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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is still in second behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the NFL MVP race. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Stafford is the favorite to win the award at -300, while Maye sits at +425.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for a career-high 148 yards and two touchdowns (plus-105 rushing yards over expectation). Henderson rushed for 122 yards with two touchdowns on eight carries in jumbo formations with six offensive linemen, the second-most rushing yards by a running back out of jumbo since 2016.
In a hard-fought game between division rivals with MVP-worthy quarterbacks, Allen took control to prevent Patriots' playoff party.
Postgame handshake between quarterbacks Drake Maye and Josh Allen draws attention after the Bills’ win over the Patriots.
Maye and the Patriots offense went silent in the third quarter. But it took one play for them to retake the lead with TreVeyon Henderson producing his second long score - a 65-yard touchdown as the rookie back reversed direction and found daylight, with Maye acting as his lead blocker down the field. The 31-28 lead, however, lasted one drive.
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Sunday's slate features a big NFC South matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers in the early window of games. In the late window, the Jacksonville Jaguars visit the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions host the Pittsburgh Steelers.