Andy Borregales struggles with field goals in Patriots' tie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

In a preseason showdown on Thursday night, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales faced challenges, missing three of five field goals in a 13-13 tie. His attempts from 56, 55, and 49 yards were unsuccessful. Following the game, head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized the expectation for successful kicks at this level, stating the reality of professional football, where performers need to consistently meet standards. Borregales had a strong performance last season, converting 27 of 32 field goals and 53 of 55 extra points, underscoring the importance of improving this summer to secure his position.
- •Borregales missed three of five field goal attempts.
- •The missed kicks were from distances of 56, 55, and 49 yards.
- •Patriots and opponents finished with a 13-13 tie.
- •Vrabel stressed the importance of making kicks in pro football.
- •Borregales was 27-of-32 on field goals last season.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel: Andy Borregales is expected to make field goals
"Patriots kicker Andy Borregales got a lot of opportunities to make field goals on Thursday night, but he didn't come through for his team often enough.
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