Patriots' Drake Maye Shines in Upset Victory Over Bills

WHO:

Heavy NFL - "Drake Maye answered a brutal start with three touchdowns and a road upset over Buffalo, sparking reactions across the NFL."

buffalobills.com - Bills head coach Joe Brady stated, "We knew this game wasn't going to define us one way or the other," regarding the team's first loss of the season.

Pro Football Network - "Drake went toe-to-toe with him," said Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel regarding Maye's performance against Josh Allen.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught a touchdown pass and finished with 116 yards on six catches, marking his second-highest receiving game of his career.

Pro Football Network - "It gets us back in the race," said head coach Mike Vrabel after the victory.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman described his performance, stating, "It just shows my teammates that they can count on me."

Pro Football Network - "It's relieving a little bit. But we still have some work left out there," said Drake Maye post-game.

buffalobills.com - Bills head coach Joe Brady stated, "I gotta be better. There's no reason Dalton Kincaid should have two targets," regarding tight end Kincaid's limited involvement.

Pro Football Network - "When he threw that last touchdown and we came off the field, I said that's who the (expletive) you are. The best in the (expletive) world. That's how I feel," said LT Will Campbell of Maye.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman described his acrobatic catches as "focus" plays and emphasized, "It just shows my teammates that they can count on me."

Pro Football Network - "Drake went toe-to-toe with him," said Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel regarding Maye's performance against Josh Allen.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught a touchdown pass and finished with 116 yards on six catches, marking his second-highest receiving game of his career.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver DJ Moore left the game in the second quarter due to a shoulder injury and did not return, marking the second time in three weeks he has exited a game early.

Pro Football Network - "Drake went toe-to-toe with him," said Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel regarding Maye's performance against Josh Allen.

buffalobills.com - Bills head coach Joe Brady stated, "We knew this game wasn't going to define us one way or the other," reflecting on the team's first loss of the season.

Draft Sharks - Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 22 of 37 passes.

Pro Football Network - Drake Maye sparked reactions across the NFL.

patriots.com - Head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized accountability.

buffalobills.com - Buffalo head coach Joe Brady commented on the team's performance.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught a touchdown pass.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver DJ Moore left the game due to a shoulder injury.

WHAT:

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert 5 of 12 (42%) on third downs, 2 of 2 on fourth downs, and 2 of 2 in goal-to-go situations.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered injuries to multiple key starters, losing DL Ed Oliver (knee) and CB Dee Alford (ankle) during the game.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert a two-point conversion after their go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 29-26 lead.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered injuries to multiple key starters, losing DL Ed Oliver (knee) and CB Dee Alford (ankle) during the game.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert 5 of 12 (42%) on third downs, 2 of 2 on fourth downs, and 2 of 2 in goal-to-go situations.

buffalobills.com - The Patriots scored four touchdowns in the game, twice as many as in the first three weeks combined.

buffalobills.com - Efton Chism caught a one-handed touchdown pass with 1:50 left in the game, which was described as the "snag of the year."

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert a two-point conversion after their go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 29-26 lead.

buffalobills.com - Efton Chism caught a game-winning touchdown pass with 1:50 left in the game.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

patriots.com - Maye led the Patriots on a 12-play touchdown drive on their opening possession, completing six of his first seven passes.

buffalobills.com - The Bills' run game totaled 28 yards on 11 carries in the first half, marking the third-fewest rushing yards they have had in the first half of a game since the start of the 2024 season.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert a two-point conversion after their go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 29-26 lead.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered injuries to multiple key starters, losing DL Ed Oliver (knee) and CB Dee Alford (ankle) during the game.

buffalobills.com - The Bills were already down starting corner Christian Benford due to a toe injury.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert 5 of 12 (42%) on third downs, 2 of 2 on fourth downs, and 2 of 2 in goal-to-go situations.

buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered injuries to multiple key starters, losing DL Ed Oliver (knee) and CB Dee Alford (ankle) during the game.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver DJ Moore left the game in the second quarter due to a shoulder injury and did not return, marking the second time in three weeks he has exited a game early.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert a two-point conversion after their go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 29-26 lead.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game, marking the second consecutive game with at least two turnovers.

buffalobills.com - Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman finished with 116 yards and a touchdown on six catches, his second-highest receiving game of his career.

buffalobills.com - WR Khalil Shakir led the Bills in targets (8) and receptions (7), recording a season-high 82 yards.

buffalobills.com - Bills head coach Joe Brady stated, "We knew this game wasn't going to define us one way or the other," regarding the team's first loss of the season.

buffalobills.com - The Bills are set to play the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST.

Draft Sharks - The Patriots won 29-26 against the Bills.

patriots.com - Maye threw for 269 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT, and rushed for 54 yards on 8 carries.

buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered their first loss of the season.

buffalobills.com - The Patriots scored four touchdowns, twice as many as in the first three weeks combined.

buffalobills.com - The Patriots converted 5 of 12 (42%) on third downs and 2 of 2 on fourth downs.

buffalobills.com - Efton Chism caught a game-winning touchdown pass with 1:50 left in the game.

buffalobills.com - The Bills turned the ball over twice during the game.

WHERE:

buffalobills.com - The game took place at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.

patriots.com - The game took place at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.

buffalobills.com - The Bills were already down starting corner Christian Benford due to a toe injury.

WHEN:

buffalobills.com - The Bills are set to play the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST.

WHY:

buffalobills.com - Head coach Joe Brady emphasized the need for the team to learn and grow from the loss, stating, "We knew this game wasn't going to define us one way or the other."

buffalobills.com - "We protect the football, we're going to win the game. It's not very hard," said Joe Brady, emphasizing the importance of ball security.

buffalobills.com - Head coach Joe Brady stated, "We knew this game wasn't going to define us one way or the other," regarding the team's first loss of the season.

buffalobills.com - The Bills' defensive struggles and injuries contributed to their loss.

buffalobills.com - Coach Brady emphasized the need for the team to learn and grow from the loss.

buffalobills.com - The Bills' defensive struggles and injuries contributed to their loss.

buffalobills.com - Coach Brady emphasized the need for the team to learn and grow from the loss.

HOW:

buffalobills.com - The Patriots defense intercepted Josh Allen on a fourth-quarter heave downfield, sealing the victory for New England.

patriots.com - Maye led a fourth-quarter comeback and game-winning drive.

buffalobills.com - The Bills allowed New England to convert crucial downs, including a two-point conversion after the go-ahead touchdown.

In a surprising turn of events, Drake Maye rebounded from a tough start to lead his team to a road upset over the Buffalo Bills with three touchdown passes, igniting reactions throughout the NFL. The Bills, who faced their first loss of the season, struggled with turnovers and injuries, losing key players Ed Oliver and Dee Alford during the game, while head coach Joe Brady noted that this defeat wouldn’t define their season. Looking ahead, the Bills are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST.