Patriots Triumph Over Bills 23-20 with Maye and Diggs Leading Charge

The New England Patriots achieved a surprising victory over the Buffalo Bills, winning 23-20 in a thrilling Sunday Night Football matchup. This game marked a significant moment, as it ended the Bills’ unbeaten streak for the 2025 season.

Key Performers Lead Patriots to Victory

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye showcased his growth by executing his first game-winning drive. He finished the game completing 22 of 30 passes, totaling 273 yards, with only one incompletion in the second half.

A major contributor to this success was former Bills receiver Stefon Diggs, who caught 10 passes for 146 yards. This performance was remarkable, marking Diggs’ best outing since 2022.

Despite a challenging first half, running back Rhamondre Stevenson helped the Patriots turnaround by scoring two touchdowns after fumbling earlier in the game.

Game Progression

• First Half:
  • Patriots scored two field goals.
  • Bills managed only a single field goal.
  • Buffalo committed eight penalties and two turnovers.
• Third Quarter:
  • Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass, giving the Bills a 10-6 lead.
  • Stevenson responded with his first touchdown to reclaim the lead for New England at 13-10.
• Fourth Quarter:
  • Stevenson’s second touchdown extended the lead to 20-10.
  • Keon Coleman caught a touchdown pass to narrow the score to 20-17.
  • Matt Prater’s field goal tied it at 20-20.

However, the Bills left too much time on the clock for Maye, who managed a drive leading to Andy Borregales’ game-winning 52-yard field goal with just 15 seconds left.

Statistics Overview

With this victory, the Patriots improved to 3-2 and now prepare to face the 1-4 New Orleans Saints next week. Meanwhile, the Bills, now 4-1, will have a short break before battling the 2-2 Atlanta Falcons next Monday night.