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Stefon Diggs Shines in Buffalo Return as Patriots Edge Bills on Late Field Goal

A postgame embrace with Josh Allen offered a public thaw after past communication issues reported late in their Buffalo tenure.

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Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) makes a catch against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New England beat Buffalo 23-20 at Highmark Stadium, sealed by Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.
  • In his first game back in Buffalo, Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards, his highest single-game total since 2022.
  • The loss was the Bills’ first of the season and their first at home since 2023, according to The Sporting News.
  • After the final whistle, Diggs and Josh Allen shared a lengthy hug and exchanged words of respect, a moment captured on video by reporter Jenna Cottrell.
  • Diggs’ path to New England included an April 2024 trade from Buffalo to Houston for a 2025 second-round pick, an ACL tear on Oct. 27, 2024, and a three-year, $63.5 million Patriots contract signed in March 2025.