Mike Vrabel got his first win as Patriots coach, but it didn’t come easy.

New England emerged from Hard Rock Stadium with a 33-27 win over the Dolphins . It was the Patriots’ first win in Miami since 2019 when they beat their rival, 43-0.

“I felt like we were willing to get into a street fight,” Vrabel said after the game. “We had a little lull and we didn’t pack it up and quit."

There were several lead changes, back-to-back kick return touchdowns, two missed PATs from New England and several penalties taken by the Patriots. But they found a way to win between a big game from Rhamondre Stevenson and a game-sealing sack from Milton Williams.

"I’m just excited for these guys," Vrabel said. “I’m really excited that they could fight and compete.”

Vrabel, who is a demanding coach w

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