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Drake Maye took another step towards becoming a franchise quarterback on Sunday night

October 6, 2025

Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images Drake Maye took another step towards becoming a franchise quarterback on Sunday night after leading the Patriots to an improbable upset win over the Buffalo Bills. Maye completed 22-of-30 passes for 293 yards and was clutch down the stretch in the win. It wasn’t easy for Maye. Buffalo’s pass rush stymied the Patriots offense early and got to him routinely. The young quarterback had the…

7 Points on the Patriots 23-20 win over the Bills

October 6, 2025

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AP Photo/Adrian Kraus The Patriots stunned the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills, 23-20 on Sunday Night Football. The game got off to a slow start with turnovers and penalties defining the first half. The two teams settled for field goals and the Patriots took a 6-3 lead into halftime. The second half was a different story however as both offenses woke up and the game came down to the wire with…

10 Patriots who must make an impact in 2025

July 8, 2025

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The Patriots are looking to turn a new page in 2025, with a new coaching staff and several new additions, the goal is to return to contender status. After a challenging 2024 season, the pressure is on several Patriots players to step up and deliver. If the Patriots are going to meet the lofty expectations set for them under first year coach Mike Vrabel, several key contributors will need to…

Diggs signing is a positive step in the right direction. Let’s see if the Patriots can make it work

March 29, 2025

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The Patriots surprised the NFL on Tuesday by signing perennial pro bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three year, $69 million dollar contract. $26 million of it is guaranteed. The total break down of Diggs contract is as follows. Remember, it is important to look at the real money. • $16.6M fully guaranteed. • $22.6M injury guarantee. • $18.5M base pay in ’25. • $3.4M in per-game roster bonuses…

Stefon Diggs is reportedly visiting with the Patriots

March 20, 2025

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Troy Taormina-Imagn Images In a surprise piece of news, former Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs is visiting with the Patriots. Chad Graff of The Athletic broke the news last night. Diggs, 31, suffered a season-ending ACL tear eight games into last season with the Texans. At the time of the injury, he had 496 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Prior to last season, Diggs…

Top 5 Match-Ups in the Patriots-Bills Game

October 22, 2023

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The Patriots host the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium. Buffalo is 6-1 in their last seven meetings against the Patriots. Part of the reason Buffalo has had so much success is they pose match-up problems for the Patriots, especially on the perimeter. Here are the top five match-ups to watch in today’s game. Stefon Diggs vs. Jonathan Jones: Jones has struggled at times against Diggs especially when he lines up at…

Patriots season ends in Buffalo for second straight year

January 8, 2023

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Image courtesy of AP Photos Despite a valiant effort in difficult circumstances, the Patriots saw their season ended in Buffalo on Sunday for the second straight year. In a cauldron of raw emotion, New England fought through it, but fell 35-23 to the Bills in the season finale. With Pittsburgh beating Cleveland and Miami beating New York, it ended any hopes of the Patriots still getting into the tournament despite…

Patriots: WILD CARD Preview and Prediction

January 15, 2022

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Featured image via Omar Rawlings/Getty Images Follow me on twitter: @zcarey13 It is finally here! A year after their first losing season in 20 years, the Patriots retooled and reloaded. This team looks very, very different from the last time the Patriots were in the playoffs, but they are hungry. And one thing has stayed consistent. Bill. Belichick. The greatest coach of all time provides stability and a high floor…

Patriots: Week 13 Preview and Prediction

December 6, 2021

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Photo via Jim Davis/Boston Globe Follow me on twitter: @zcarey13 Patriots @ Bills: December 6th, 2021. 8:15 PM Line: Bills -3, O/U 40.5 It seems like the Patriots have had 10 games we could brand as their “biggest of the year”, but Monday night in Buffalo certainly takes the cake given the circumstances. This is a battle not only for 1st place in the AFC East, but for the number 1…

Patriots Preview: Buffalo Bills (11-3) at New England Patriots (6-8)

December 28, 2020

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Line: Bills by -7.0 Opening kickoff: The Patriots host the Bills on Monday Night Football at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots have lost two in a row and have thus been eliminated from playoff contention. They are in essence playing for pride tonight. The Patriots lost the first meeting between these two teams 24-21 on November 1st in Buffalo. Tonight’s game marks the 122nd meeting between the two teams. The Patriots…