Overview
- The New England Patriots defeated the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills 29-26 on Sunday, improving to 2-2 and handing Buffalo its first loss of the season.
- Rookie quarterback Drake Maye finished 22-of-37 for 269 yards and three touchdowns, added 54 rushing yards, and overcame an early interception and a strip-sack fumble to lead the comeback.
- Efton Chism III hauled in a one-handed 23-yard touchdown from Maye on a third-and-five late in the fourth quarter and the Patriots converted the two-point try to take the lead.
- Safety Craig Woodson intercepted Josh Allen on Buffalo's final possession to seal the victory for New England.
- Despite the upset, Maye faced heavy pressure on roughly 43% of his dropbacks according to Next Gen Stats, highlighting persistent offensive-line protection issues that the Patriots must address before their next home game.