Drake Maye accounted for three touchdowns as the New England Patriots rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on Sunday.
Maye completed 16 of 20 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns, then added a 2-yard rushing score. New England trailed 13-3 at halftime before taking control with 21 unanswered points.
The comeback began when Maye connected with DeMario Douglas for a 48-yard touchdown. He later found rookie Kyle Williams for a 43-yard score after replay reversed an initial incomplete-pass ruling. Maye’s short touchdown run gave the Patriots a 24-13 lead in the fourth quarter.
Miami quarterback Malik Willis finished 21 of 32 for 211 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Patriots’ defense sacked him five times. Miami closed within five points late, but Rhamondre Stevenson recovered the Dolphins’ onside kick to secure the result.
New England improved to 5-3 overall and 3-0 against AFC East opponents. Miami fell to 1-6.
The Patriots’ second-half response followed a first half in which the Dolphins controlled field position and limited New England to a field goal. The reversal came through Maye’s efficiency, two explosive touchdown passes and a defense that increased pressure on Willis after the break.
Sources: - Associated Press via Big Rapids Pioneer, “Maye Has 3 Touchdowns as Patriots Rally to Beat Dolphins 24-19,” Nov. 1, 2026 - Pats Pulpit, “Patriots vs. Dolphins: Live Updates, Score, News and Discussion for NFL Week 8,” Nov. 1, 2026