The Miami Dolphins had a 13–3 halftime lead, a chance to build on their first win and an opportunity to make a statement against a division rival. Instead, the New England Patriots scored 21 unanswered points, seized control of the second half and held off Miami’s late rally for a 24–19 victory. The Dolphins fall to 1–6—and this one leaves plenty to unpack. Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber, Kyle Crabbs and former Jeff Zgonina break down where the game changed, what Miami did well and why another promising afternoon ended in frustration. Malik Willis helped Miami finish the first half with an 11-play, 70-yard touchdown drive, capped by his connection with Malik Washington. But protection problems, missed opportunities and inconsistent execution disrupted the offense after halftime. We examine Willis’ decisions, Bobby Slowik’s approach, the running game without Kadyn Proctor and the tipped interception that set up another Patriots touchdown. Defensively, Jacob Rodriguez forced an important fumble, Chop Robinson and Josh Uche delivered impact rushes, and Miami’s young defensive backs continued to show flashes. But Drake Maye made the Dolphins pay when pressure didn’t become a finished play. We discuss Maye’s escapes, New England’s explosive touchdown passes, the replay decisions and the difference between defensive promise and getting the stop that wins a game. Miami eventually answered with an eight-play, 84-yard touchdown drive to cut the deficit to five. A failed onside recovery and Rhamondre Stevenson’s closing first down ended the comeback bid. Dolphins fans: What hurt most—the protection, the missed tackles, the penalties or the inability to answer New England’s second-half surge? 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