Patriots stun Bills with late score as Drake Maye throws three touchdowns.
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes and led a late go-ahead drive to give New England a 29-26 win over Buffalo on Sunday.
- Maye finished 22-for-37 for 269 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
- New England trailed 26-21 before an eight-play, 73-yard drive ended the deficit.
- A two-point conversion pass to Rhamondre Stevenson extended the lead to 29-26.
- Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver exited in the third quarter with a knee injury.
Why it matters: New England entered Week 4 at 1-2, with Maye carrying six interceptions and one touchdown through three games — the most picks in the NFL.
- Star receiver A.J. Brown has missed time with a sprained ankle since the season opener.
- Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore were both out for New England.
How 9 sources split on this story
Where they split: Whether Maye's struggles reflect a correctable slump or a deeper crisis of confidence was the central debate entering the game.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center focuses on the in-game injury news, treating Oliver's exit as the pivotal subplot of the matchup.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames this as a crisis game for a Patriots team in danger of a tailspin, emphasizing Maye's shoulder injury and the scale of the challenge facing a shorthanded roster.
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right centers on Maye's redemption arc and the pre-game benching debate, framing the comeback as validation of sticking with the quarterback.
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- Oliver's knee status is uncertain; he missed Week 2 after a hip injury in pregame warmups.
- How serious is Ed Oliver's knee injury, and will it affect Buffalo's defense going forward?
- Can Maye sustain Sunday's performance without A.J. Brown in the lineup?