Patriots defeat Bills 29-26 in Buffalo to improve to 2-2

New England quarterback Drake Maye led a late comeback to secure a 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, giving the Patriots a 2-2 start to the season. The Patriots opened the game with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs, but the Bills responded with an 8-yard run by James Cook to tie the score. Buffalo took a 17-14 lead late in the first half after a field goal, but New England answered with a short-yardage touchdown run by Rhamondre Stevenson to retake the lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, Maye connected with Doubs for a two-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 21-17. Buffalo narrowed the margin to 21-20 early in the fourth quarter, then tied the game at 26-26 with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman. With 1:50 remaining, Maye threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Efton Chism, and the Patriots converted a two-point attempt to go up 29-26.

The Bills had a chance to respond, but Craig Woodson intercepted a deep pass with just over a minute left. New England ran out the clock, sealing the win.

The Patriots were missing several starters, including defensive linemen Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore, yet managed to overcome the odds against a team that had not lost prior to the game. Buffalo improved to 3-1, while the Patriots remain in contention for the AFC East race.