Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots say they remain confident in Andy Borregales, but the totality of Sunday suggested that, at least in the short term, they might’ve made the wrong decision at kicker.

The Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 33-27, but the win marked the continuation of kicking woes.

Borregales missed the extra point try on both of the Patriots’ first two scores. A 22-yard field goal with just under two minutes left in the first half was his first time putting points on the board. He came through later in a hugely important spot, knocking down a 53-yard field goal late in the fourth to put New England up by the deciding scoreline.

The rookie kicker was taken in the sixth round of the draft by the Patriots, but was fairly level in camp with veteran challenger Parker Ro

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