The Patriots just battled back, cutting the Dolphins’ lead to 13-10 in the third quarter thanks to a Kyle Williams touchdown. But man, that score didn’t come easy, and the bigger picture for their offense looks pretty rough right now.
Touchdown Drama in Miami
It was quarterback Drake Maye who dropped a deep pass into Williams’ hands, a play that absolutely looked like a score as Williams appeared to cross the goal line. Here’s the kicker, though: officials initially ruled it an incompletion. Seriously? Good thing Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t hesitate, throwing that challenge flag like a pro. And sure enough, the call got corrected. It was a touchdown, and with Andy Borregales nailing the extra point, the Patriots were suddenly within a field goal. All this went down with 9:23 left in the third, making it 13-10. Maye’s stat line is now 9-of-12 for 100 yards, and Williams? That’s his second touchdown on the season.
Mounting Concerns for the Patriots’ Offense
While getting on the scoreboard is huge, the Patriots are facing some real challenges when they have the ball. Tight end Hunter Henry hasn’t even returned to the game after hurting his foot in the first half. Losing a key pass-catcher like that is never good. And if that wasn’t enough, wide receiver A.J. Brown was already inactive for the game. So, you’ve got Henry out, Brown already sidelined, and Maye is left with even fewer options to throw to. How do you consistently move the chains when your depth is getting chewed up like this?
This game is far from over with that 13-10 scoreline. Every snap from here on out is gonna be massive. Can Drake Maye and his depleted receiving corps find a way to pull off a comeback, or will the Dolphins keep them at arm’s length? This third quarter just got a whole lot more intense.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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