The New England Patriots bounced back with a come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Rhamondre Stevenson looked like his old self, contributing in the running and passing game. Harold Landry III and Milton Williams earned their money with some big-time plays late in the fourth quarter. Drake Maye played perhaps his best game as a professional.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was most effusive in his praise of one often-forgotten defender, however…

“We need them to play good for us to win,” Vrabel said, referring to Williams, Landry and Marte Mapu, per team-provided video. “I’ve said it for as long as I can remember, your best players have to play good if you want to win in this league.

“(Mapu) — our punt team has improved and he’s our personal protector — and he

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