Everything you need to know from the Patriots’ loss to the Bills in quickie form, with BSJ insight and analysis:
HEADLINES
Patriots fall apart after big lead: New England looked like a powerhouse in the first half as it completely dominated Buffalo, outgaining them 285 to 76 in taking a 24-7 halftime lead behind two Drake Maye rushing touchdowns.
The game flipped on its head in the second half, as the Bills scored touchdowns on five consecutive drives, four coming in the second half.
In the second half, the Bills' offense was 6 for 9 on third downs, had 273 total yards, 115 on the ground. Josh Allen was 13 for 20 for 158 yards and 2 TDs.
Offense stalls out in second half: Outside of TreVeyon Henderson's incredible 65-yard touchdown run with Drake Maye hustling to be a lead blocker, the Patriots didn't much of anything on offense in the second half. Maye was just 5 of 12 for 57 yards and an interception (that acted on like a punt on 3rd and 25). Maye was just 1 for 4 for 5 yards in the fourth quarter as receivers had trouble getting uncovered, and Maye's accuracy was a little inconsistent.
Calls go against the Patriots: Not many good breaks for the Patriots in this one. Marcus Jones appeared to pick off a pass, but it was ruled a catch and DPI. Mack Hollins wanted DPI on a ball that picked off by Tre'Davious White. And Carlton Davis was called for DPI on a crucial third down.
Robert Spillane does not play: The Patriots' middle linebacker was questionable for this game with a foot injury, but he did not play despite being active and in uniform. That tested the Patriots' depth as Jack Gibbens got most of the work with Christian Ellis. The play wasn't bad, they had their moments, but they missed Spillane.
TURNING POINT
