Patriots Shock the Bills 23–20 — Rookie Maye and Borregales Steal the Show
Wow, what a game in Buffalo! The New England Patriots went into Highmark Stadium and handed the Bills their first loss of the season, sneaking away with a 23–20 win. Rookie kicker Andy Borregales nailed a clutch 52-yarder in the final seconds to seal the upset.
Form Guide
Coming into this one, the Bills were the last undefeated team in the league at 4–0, looking like serious Super Bowl favorites. The Pats were 2–2, still figuring things out with rookie QB Drake Maye under center. But New England came ready to fight, and it showed.
Head-to-Head
Buffalo had dominated this matchup lately, winning five of the last six meetings. But history didn’t matter on Sunday — the Patriots flipped the script, led by strong defense and a rookie QB who looked like a veteran.
Team News
A few interesting storylines here:
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Stefon Diggs made his first return to Buffalo since leaving after the 2023 season — and man, he showed up. Ten catches, 146 yards, and plenty of emotion.
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Rhamondre Stevenson punched in two touchdowns on the ground, giving the Pats a real balance on offense.
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Josh Allen, as usual, had big numbers (253 yards, 2 TDs), but the turnovers hurt — two giveaways, plus another team fumble, really cost Buffalo.
Players to Watch
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Drake Maye (Patriots) – The rookie QB was calm and confident, throwing for 273 yards and making some plays that had fans buzzing.
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Andy Borregales (Patriots) – What a moment for the rookie kicker — a 52-yard game-winner? Ice in his veins.
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Stefon Diggs (Patriots) – Ten catches and 146 yards against his old team? That’s personal.
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Josh Allen (Bills) – Still dangerous as ever, but he’ll want those turnovers back.
Betting Tips
If you rode with the Patriots’ moneyline, congrats — that was a big payout. The under also hit thanks to both defenses tightening up in key spots. Moving forward, Maye and the Pats might be worth watching as underdogs again, especially if their defense keeps forcing turnovers.
Prediction Recap
Most people had the Bills winning comfortably, but the Patriots clearly didn’t get the memo. The 23–20 result tightens things up in the AFC East — Buffalo’s now 4–1, while New England climbs to 3–2, just a game behind.
Conclusion
This was one of those “statement wins” for the Patriots — a young QB, a clutch kicker, and a team that refused to quit. Buffalo’s still a top squad, but New England just showed they can hang with anyone.
Next week should be fun — can the Pats keep this energy rolling?
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