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Drake Maye leads Patriots' comeback against Dolphins in second half

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Drake Maye leads Patriots' comeback against Dolphins in second half

Summary

The New England Patriots overcame a sluggish start to earn a 24-19 victory against the Miami Dolphins on November 1, 2026. Trailing 13-3 at halftime, quarterback Drake Maye ignited the team with a strong second half, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for another. After dominating the third quarter, the Patriots appeared in control with a 24-13 lead, but the Dolphins responded with a touchdown late in the game. The Patriots' defense held firm, allowing them to run out the clock with a critical first down. This win marked the Patriots' fourth victory in five games, improving their record to 5-3 in a competitive AFC playoff race.

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Status Watch

•Patriots improved to 5-3 with the win over the Dolphins.
•Drake Maye struggled early but shined in the second half.
•New England scored all three touchdowns after halftime.
•Dolphins cut the lead to 24-19 with a late touchdown.
•Patriots secure a crucial first down to run out the clock.

Latest Updates

1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Maye, Patriots rally past Dolphins 24-19 with second-half surge
12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Maye has 3 touchdowns as Patriots rally to beat Dolphins 24-19
12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots avert disaster vs. Dolphins with big second half from Drake Maye to keep pace in stacked AFC playoff race

What they're saying

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Drake Maye threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score as the New England Patriots came back to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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Drake Maye stoked an explosive 21-point surge to help the New England Patriots stun the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.
— Yahoo Sports