The New England Patriots got the bounce-back Week 2 win they were hoping for on Sunday.

It took responding to a 74-yard Miami punt return for a touchdown with a 90-yard kickoff return for a score, followed by a late defensive stand to secure it.

It’s exactly the kind of victory that Patriots coach Mike Vrabel wants to see his team emulate going forward: a group that finds a way to win games.

“It just takes one play,” Vrabel said of earning his first victory as Patriots coach. “I felt like we were willing to get into a street fight. We had a little lull, and we didn’t pack it up and quit.”

The win snapped a five-game losing streak for New England in Miami.

Quarterback Drake Maye said just as significant was winning a game decided by single digits. Last season the Patriots were just 3-6

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