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Relieved Maye rebounds in win vs. Bills that gets Patriots ‘back in race’

Drake Maye snapped out of his early-season slide with a clutch performance as the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills, 29-26, at Highmark Stadium in a result that coach Mike Vrabel highlighted as critical for the defending AFC champions.

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Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:32 PM

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Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 29-26 upset win over the Buffalo Bills.
Maye threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 54 yards after entering the game with six season interceptions.
Efton Chism III caught the game-winning 23-yard touchdown pass with 1:50 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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Quarterback Drake Maye guided the New England Patriots to an upset 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, handing Buffalo their first defeat of the season. Maye threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, rallying the Patriots from a 26-21 fourth-quarter deficit with a game-winning 73-yard drive.

Undrafted receiver Efton Chism III caught the go-ahead 23-yard touchdown with 1:50 remaining, while safety Craig Woodson secured an interception against Josh Allen to seal the win. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel awarded game balls to Maye, Chism, Woodson, and Romeo Doubs.

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Relieved Maye rebounds in win vs. Bills that gets Patriots ‘back in race’

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