MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Gibson burst through the Miami Dolphins' coverage unit on a kick return and dived into the end zone while New England coach Mike Vrabel excitedly chased him almost the entire way down the Patriots' sideline.

Gibson, whose 90-yard score helped the Patriots beat the Dolphins 33-27 on Sunday for Vrabel's first win as coach of the team he starred for as a player, had no idea Vrabel was running nearly in step with him. When he found out after the game, he was ready with a zinger.

“If he almost caught me then I need to run faster,” Gibson said.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help lead the Patriots top their AFC East rival for the first time since 2022. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson finished with 142

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