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Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Believes Win over Dolphins Can Be Blueprint for Rest of Season
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye scored three touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a 33-27 win while Coach Mike Vrabel celebrated his 100th career victory.
- On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the New England Patriots won 33-27 against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, marking Mike Vrabel's first victory as Patriots coach and his 100th NFL coaching win.
- The win followed a competitive game with several lead changes, including a 74-yard punt return touchdown by Malik Washington for Miami and a key 90-yard kickoff return touchdown by Antonio Gibson that secured New England's lead.
- The Patriots faced challenges with 12 penalties that cost them 75 yards, and they played without cornerback Christian Gonzalez for the second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, while rookie quarterback Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance with three total touchdowns.
- Vrabel commended his team’s resilience and highlighted the need for ongoing progress, noting that other teams will also face big plays from the opponent, so they must keep working to improve.
- The victory snapped a five-game losing streak in Miami for New England and offered optimism for the season despite recognized areas needing improvement and the absence of defensive coordinator Terrell Williams due to health reasons.
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel believes win over Dolphins can be blueprint for rest of season
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Patriots' Drake Maye Made This Gesture To Mike Vrabel After Win
The New England Patriots bounced back from a season-opening loss with a come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Drake Maye made sure to commemorate the occasion with a nice gesture for Mike Vrabel: “It’s awesome, just rallying around coach,” Maye said following the game, per team-provided video. “I know how much he cares about us, how much of a player’s coach he is. I took that football that I kneeled it out with, handed it r…
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