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For the first time since Week 3, the New England Patriots ended their game on the losing end. A second-half collapse to the Buffalo Bills resulted in a 35-31 l
The Patriots can clinch a playoff spot with a win in any of their remaining games. That would get them to 12 wins and no team currently outside of the playoff picture can reach 12 victories. After missing a chance to clinch on Sunday, the Patriots are still the favorite to win the division, but the path is a little tougher.
The New England Patriots had the Buffalo Bills dazed and on the ropes, but like every great power-puncher, Josh Allen shook off the cobwebs, bit down on his mouthpiece and overcame a 21-point deficit for a knockout blow of his own.
James Cook was feeling himself in the moments following the Buffalo Bills’ remarkable comeback win over the New England Patriots. While speaking with Mike Garaf
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Patriots vow not to dwell on missed opportunity against Bills with division title still in reach
The New England Patriots were a half away from ending Buffalo’s five-year reign atop the AFC East. But after allowing Josh Allen and the Bills to score touchdowns on five straight possessions, the pos
No lead is ever safe when Josh Allen is the other quarterback on the field. The New England Patriots found that out the hard way by blowing a 21-point lead and falling in defeat for the first time since September on Sunday.
The Patriots led 21-0 with 5:53 left in the first half as the second-half collapse delays New England’s first divisional crown since 2019. TreVeyon Henderson starred in the loss with 148 rushing yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.
This will be the much-anticipated rematch from the first meeting between the two teams back in Week 5, when the Patriots stunned the Bills in a 23-20 upset win on the road. Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye outdueled Bills MVP quarterback Josh Allen and picked up the team's biggest win so far this season.
The Patriots suffered their first loss since Week 3 and missed out on a chance to clinch the AFC East title. They're still in position to make the playoffs with three games left in the season.
Noted Patriots fan and TV analyst Bill Simmons had a surprisingly cool-headed outlook on New England's season after losing to the Bills.