The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 33-27 on Sunday, marking the first time in 46 games that the Patriots scored at least 30 points in a contest.
New England last reached the 30-point mark in October 2022. In that game, backup quarterback Bailey Zappe threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a 38-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
The Patriots were scoring in all different kinds of ways on Sunday. Quarterback Drake Maye had an impressive game, throwing for two touchdowns, plus rushing for one.
The special teams also played a vital role, with kicker Andres Borregales successfully converting two field goals and running back Antonio Gibson making waves by returning a kickoff for a stunning 90-yard touchdown.
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