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Patriots Stun Bills on 52-Yard Kick as Drake Maye Leads Second-Half Surge

The upset is being cast as early proof of Mike Vrabel’s turnaround in Foxborough, hinting at a fresh BillsPatriots rivalry.

Overview

  • Andy Borregales drilled a 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining to seal New England’s 23-20 win in Orchard Park.
  • Second-year quarterback Drake Maye went 13-of-14 for 184 yards after halftime, engineering the drive that set up the game-winner.
  • Stefon Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards in his return to Buffalo, while Rhamondre Stevenson’s third fumble in five games preceded two second-half touchdown runs.
  • Cornerback Marcus Jones intercepted Josh Allen at the Patriots’ 10-yard line late in the third quarter, halting a critical Bills threat.
  • The victory moved New England to 3-2 and ended Buffalo’s unbeaten start, with analysts noting a favorable remaining schedule that could set up a sustained run.