Drake Maye, Patriots put Bills’ AFC East grip at risk ahead of MNF

The New England Patriots could be on top of the AFC East after Week 5 if the Buffalo Bills lose.

By Brandon Ray · BuffaLowDown

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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New England's recent win puts Buffalo's lead in the AFC East at risk ahead of Monday Night Football.
A loss to the Los Angeles Rams would drop Buffalo behind New England due to a head-to-head tiebreaker.
The Patriots moved to 3-2 after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17.

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The New England Patriots have put pressure on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East race following a 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The win moved New England to 3-2, meaning Buffalo must defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to retain first place in the division.

BuffaLowDown notes that a Buffalo loss would allow the Patriots to take over the division lead due to their head-to-head tiebreaker, which New England secured with a 29-26 win over the Bills in Orchard Park.

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Drake Maye, Patriots put Bills’ AFC East grip at risk ahead of MNF

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