Overview
- The victory secured New England’s first postseason berth since 2021 after a rally from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.
- Drake Maye threw for 380 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, drawing fresh MVP chatter in postgame coverage.
- Mike Vrabel received credit from Maye for the team’s turnaround, with players buying into a clear identity and message.
- At 12–3, New England can clinch the AFC East next weekend with a win over the Jets paired with a Bills loss to the Eagles; the division can also be clinched by winning out or if Buffalo drops its final two games.
- The Patriots still have a path to the AFC’s No. 1 seed if they win their remaining games and the Broncos lose once.