Drake Maye Scores Twice in Patriots’ 24-19 Win Over Dolphins

The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-19 in a steady, rain-soaked Week 8 AFC East matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with quarterback Drake Maye accounting for a key passing score in the win, Le Lunghe Notti della NFL reported.

Miami, playing at home after a bye two weeks earlier, struck first on a turnover. Patriots kicker Andres Borregales opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal, but a fumble in a Rodriguez-Chism pile with Brents recovering set up Zane Gonzalez’s field goal that tied the game 3-3.

Gonzalez Field Goals Give Miami a 6-3 Lead

An offside penalty on Farmer gave the Dolphins a free play, and quarterback Malik Willis hit Malik Washington on the ensuing series. Gonzalez added another field goal after the ball caromed off the upright, putting Miami ahead 6-3. When New England’s next drive stalled, they relied badly on Borregales to end it.

After a sack of Willis by Jacas, the Dolphins drove again, with Willis finding Dulcich before connecting with Washington for a touchdown pass. The score made it 13-3 Miami, Le Lunghe Notti della NFL reported.

Maye’s Scores Flip the Game to New England

Maye was sacked by Chop Robinson to open the second half, but the Patriots answered immediately. A 43-yard connection from Maye to Kyle Williams was initially ruled a touchdown, then overturned on replay when officials determined Taaffe’s tackle had brought the receiver down before the catch; coach Vrabel’s challenge was unsuccessful. The score stood at 13-10 Miami.

New England then took the lead, with Maye hitting Demario Douglas for a score, following a moment where Rodriguez hesitated between covering Demario Douglas or Stevenson, for a 17-13 advantage.

The decisive blow came when DaQuan Jones stripped Willis, Byard picked off the loose ball on 2nd and 11, and Maye then hit Demario Douglas for a touchdown that would have made it 24-13. An offside on Dre’Mont Jones — which also negated a simultaneous interception by Elliss — wiped the score off the board, but the Patriots retained the drive.

Willis’s Late TD to Kacmarek Falls Short of a Comeback

Gonzalez missed another field goal for Miami, and the Dolphins’ final chance came on a 35-yard pass from Willis to Kacmarek — the reception secured after a hit by Coleman — for a 19-24 score with time running down. Miami’s onside kick attempt by Gonzalez was recovered by Stevenson, sealing the Patriots’ victory.

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