Overview

• Maye completed 19 of 23 passes for 230 yards with two touchdowns to Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte and added a 6-yard rushing score, highlighted by a 55-yard strike to Rhamondre Stevenson.
• Momentum flipped in seconds as Miami’s Malik Washington returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown before Antonio Gibson answered on the ensuing kickoff with a 90-yard return.
• Linebacker Marte Mapu intercepted Tua Tagovailoa to set up Andy Borregales’ 53-yard field goal, and defensive tackle Milton Williams ended Miami’s final drive with a fourth-and-12 sack.
• Operational issues lingered for New England with 12 penalties for 75 yards, two missed extra points by Borregales and a late kickoff that landed short of the designated zone.
• The victory snapped a five-game losing streak at Hard Rock Stadium and marked New England’s first win over Tagovailoa, while Miami dropped to 0-2 for the first time under Mike McDaniel.