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Drake Maye provides the answer for shorthanded Patriots in Miami

The New England Patriots entered the visiting locker room inside Hard Rock Stadium at halftime trailing 13-3 to the one-win Miami Dolphins. It was a sluggish start offensively for a group that was down multiple offensive lineman and three of…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:01 PM
Drake Maye provides the answer for shorthanded Patriots in Miami
Key Things to Know
  • Drake Maye sparked a second-half comeback to lead the shorthanded New England Patriots past the Miami Dolphins 24-19.
  • The Patriots trailed 13-3 at halftime before scoring three consecutive touchdowns in the second half.
  • Maye completed 9 of 10 passes for 146 yards and three total touchdowns across the final two quarters.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 24-19 comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. After trailing 13-3 at halftime amid injuries and poor weather, Maye orchestrated three straight second-half touchdown drives. He connected on a 43-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams, scored on a two-yard run, and added a 48-yard touchdown pass to DeMario Douglas.

New England entered the game severely shorthanded, missing multiple offensive linemen and receivers before tight end Hunter Henry left with an early injury. Despite these setbacks, Maye completed 9 of 10 passes for 146 yards in the final two quarters to finish with a perfect 158.3 passer rating, earning strong praise from head coach Mike Vrabel.

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