The Bills defense had no answers for Drake Maye, lose for the first time
The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 29-26, marking the Bills' first loss of the season. Quarterback Drake Maye led the Patriots to victory, while Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggled to overcome the deficit in the final minutes.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the AFC East division standings and highlights a surprising performance shift for the Patriots.
Orchard Park, N.Y. (WGR) - Drake Maye was having an awful season as the New England Patriots limped into Orchard Park on Sunday with a 1-2 record. Maye had one touchdown pass and six interceptions before he feasted on the Buffalo Bills defense in a 29-26 win. In four games the Bills defense has given up an average of 26.8 points per-game.
Last season Maye came to Buffalo and destroyed the Bills with his passing and running and the Bills must have lost the tape, because he did the same exact thing Sunday. Maye was 22-of-37 for 269 yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 54 yards on eight carries and threw for a two-point conversion.
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