"The defense squandered a 12-0 lead in the first half; the rookie kicker missed two extra points, and the special teams unit botched the coverage on a 74-yard punt return. Had it not been for a stellar day from quarterback Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the Patriots would be staring down an 0-2 start to the Mike Vrabel era."
"No Patriots player flipped the script from Week 1 to Week 2 more than safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was burned in coverage by quarterback Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener. Hawkins bounced back in a major way in the Dolphins game. Per Pro Football Focus, he played 56 snaps - trailing only defensive back Marcus Jones (57) - and delivered with a near flawless game back deep as New England's center fielder."
The Patriots delivered a chaotic 33-27 win over the Dolphins despite early self-inflicted damage. The defense surrendered a 12-0 lead, the rookie kicker missed two extra points, and special teams allowed a 74-yard punt return. Quarterback Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels produced a standout performance that kept the team afloat. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins rebounded from an earlier coverage lapse, playing 56 snaps and functioning as a reliable deep center fielder. New England used disguised Cover 2 looks to limit big plays and Hawkins made significant plays in coverage, though improvement remains necessary.
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