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Patriots Stun Unbeaten Bills on Borregales' 52-Yard Winner

Buffalo's miscues opened the door for a poised, game-winning drive by second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

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Dec 29, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • New England won 23-20 in Orchard Park, snapping Buffalo’s 14-game regular-season home winning streak and the NFL’s last unbeaten start to move to 3-2 while the Bills fell to 4-1.
  • Maye went 22-of-30 for 273 yards and orchestrated his first career game-winning drive to set up Andy Borregales’ kick with 15 seconds left.
  • In his return to Buffalo, Stefon Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards, including key grabs on the decisive march.
  • Buffalo hurt itself with three turnovers and 11 penalties, while Josh Allen finished 22-of-31 for 253 yards, two touchdowns and 53 rushing yards.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson lost an early fumble before scoring two touchdowns, and Patriots running back Antonio Gibson exited with a right-knee injury and was ruled out.