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Zack Moss, Bills rushing attack gets going; Buffalo takes down rival Patriots, 24-21: Instant observations

‘The Bills entered Sunday’s game with just one rushing touchdown in their first seven games. Rookie running back Zack Moss changed that on the team’s first drive, punching it in from eight yards out just one play after he broke a 20-yard run on 2nd and 10. Moss scored his second touchdown of the game in the second half, getting in from four yards out with a little help from a few of his offensive linemen. Moss’s cuts were crisp against the Patriots and it looks like he’s finally 100% after dealing with a toe injury earlier in the season that kept him off the field for five weeks.’

Bills’ Justin Zimmer ends up being Cam Newton’s Kryptonite (Week 8 report card)

‘The Bills are putting Matt Milano on the field in specific situations as he deals with a pec injury. The play of the unit when he’s not on the field is noticeable with A.J. Klein really struggling. The veteran linebacker missed a big tackle on James White early in the game while missing a tackle attempt in the backfield on a third down play. Perhaps Klein’s miss on the second play was a blessing in disguise because it allowed Zimmer to make a play later, but Klein has been a liability on the field for Buffalo this season.’

Bills vs. Patriots Inactives: Micah Hyde, Vernon Butler ruled out

‘Hyde was placed in the concussion protocol following Buffalo’s 18-10 win over the New York Jets in Week 7. The safety is one of Buffalo’s leaders on defense and will be missed. Dean Marlowe and Jaquan Johnson will likely split playing time in Hyde’s absence.’

Sullivan: Bills overtake Pats, but sights should be set higher

‘OK, a victory over the Pats is a big deal, regardless. But they’re a bad team right now. If it was anyone but New England, it would have been approached like the Jets game a week earlier: You figured they would win, but you wanted them to make a statement doing it.’

Can you hear me now? Here’s why Bills coach McDermott took a call at halftime vs. Patriots

‘But there was nothing nefarious going on with McDermott. COVID-19 regulations have limited how many people are on sidelines during games and restricted how media – even the league’s television partners – do interviews, which is what McDermott was doing. According to the Buffalo News, Buffalo’s head coach was giving a halftime interview to CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn.’

Monday’s New England Coverage

Cam Newton, Patriots drop ball against Bills, lose fourth straight (Boston Globe)
Bad teams find ways to lose, and loss to Bills shows the Patriots are definitely a bad team (Boston Globe)
For Damien Harris, his strong showing vs. Bills doesn’t make up for a Patriots loss (Boston Globe)
Bill Belichick’s decision to onside kick in the third quarter a questionable call (Boston Globe)
Cam Newton can’t find any answers as his and Patriots’ season slips away (Boston Globe)
For Patriots, Bills loss means it’s over: the division, the path to playoffs, and the dynasty (Boston Globe)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson moved into the No. 1 cover spot and put his skills on display vs. Bills (Boston Globe)
Cam Newton fumbles away 24-21 loss at Buffalo, Patriots lose fourth straight (Boston Herald)
Cam Newton: Back to the drawing board after ‘unacceptable’ fumble in Patriots loss (Boston Herald)
Patriots defense proves it can no longer carry sinking team in Buffalo loss (Boston Herald)
Bill Belichick and Patriots coaching staff make curious decisions in loss to Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers takes advantage of expanded role in loss to Bills (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Patriots keep coming up short every which way (Boston Herald)
What are the Patriots’ playoff odds after starting 2-5? (Boston Herald)
Cam Newton’s red-zone fumble ends Patriots’ comeback as New England falls to Buffalo, 24-21 (Springfield Republican)
Cam Newton fumbles in crunch time as New England Patriots lose fourth straight game (4 up, 6 down) (Springfield Republican)
The 2020 Patriots will rip your heart out: 10 things we learned as Cam Newton fumbles game away vs. Bills (Springfield Republican)
Cam Newton still New England Patriots starter after loss to Buffalo, per Bill Belichick (Springfield Republican)
Patriots have Cam Newton’s back after fumble: ‘It’s football, man. (Expletive) happens.’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ frustration mounting alongside their loss total, ’We just gotta find a way to win these games’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ JC Jackson: ‘Of course’ performance against Stefon Diggs shows he could be a No. 1 cornerback (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Damien Harris stakes claim to be No. 1 RB even when Sony Michel comes back (Springfield Republican)
What they’re saying after Cam Newton’s fumble, Patriots’ last minute loss to Bills (Springfield Republican)
Patriots-Bills report cards: Cam Newton wasn’t bad, but the run defense was (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots only have 1 tight end active against Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Bills 24, Patriots 21: Newton fumbles on last drive, Pats fall to 2-5 (Providence Journal)
Cam Newton dejected after costly fumble ruins Patriots comeback efforts (Providence Journal)
Meyers makes the most of his opportunity (Providence Journal)
Damien Harris continues to shine for the Patriots (Providence Journal)
Jackson confident he has the skills to be the Patriots top cornerback (Providence Journal)
Patriots say they’re frustrated, but hope to bounce back (Providence Journal)
Uche feels blessed to make NFL debut; with thinning LB group, Patriots should too (Providence Journal)
Can you hear me now? Here’s why Bills coach McDermott took a call at halftime vs. Patriots (Providence Journal)
Patriots Journal: Zuber fills the wide-receiver void (Providence Journal)
Patriots to play with one tight end vs. Buffalo (Providence Journal)
The 2020 Patriots are a ‘5-11’ team worth following (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Despite gloomy 2020 outlook, Patriots have young talent to build around (Newburyport Daily News)
Patriots spiraling out of control with Cam Newton (New York Post)
Opinion: Cam Newton’s critical mistakes have become a disturbing problem for the Patriots (USA Today)
The New England Patriots Give Away Another Game — and Probably Their Season (Wall Street Journal)
Free-Falling Patriots’ Skid Hits 4 Following Loss To Bills (AP)
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton calls late-game fumble vs. Buffalo Bills ‘unacceptable’ (ESPN)
O’Connor: The Patriots miss Tom Brady more every Sunday (ESPN)
SCam Newton fumbles in red zone in final seconds of Patriots loss to Bills; Buffalo takes control of AFC East (CBS Sports)
Cam Newton Fumbles in Final Minute as Patriots Lose Fourth Straight (SI)
Cam Newton fumbles away Patriots’ chance to tie Bills on final drive (The Sporting News)
Cam Newton: I’m jeopardizing Patriots’ success (The Sporting News)
Patriots’ Chances To Win AFC East Plummet After Week 8 Loss To Bills (NESN)
What We Learned In Patriots’ 24-21 Devastating Week 8 Loss To Bills (NESN)
Patriots Proving Incapable To Finish Comeback Attempts With Cam Newton (NESN)
Patriots Sticking With Cam Newton As Starter After ‘Unacceptable’ Fumble (NESN)
Patriots Notes: Josh Uche Flashes In Debut; Damien Harris Not Happy With Career Day (NESN)
Bill Belichick Explains Controversial Decisions In Patriots’ Loss To Bills (NESN)
Bill Belichick’s Record Without Tom Brady Worsens With Patriots’ Loss To Bills (NESN)
Patriots Can’t Possibly Bench Jakobi Meyers, Team’s New Top Receiver (NESN)
Patriots In Good Shape With JC Jackson Regardless Of Trade Deadline Outcome (NESN)
Bills’ Sean McDermott, Josh Allen React To Week 8 Win Over Patriots (NESN)
Patriots-Bills Inactive List Reaction: Rookie Josh Uche Set To Debut (NESN)
Patriots Rule Out Rookie Tight End For Week 8 Matchup Vs. Bills (NESN)
NFL Insider Reports Troubling Details About Julian Edelman’s Knee Injury (NESN)
Curran: Now’s not the time for Patriots to bail on Cam (NBC Sports Boston)
This stat about the Pats’ first four-game losing streak since 2002 is unreal (NBC Sports Boston)
Bean: This isn’t Cam’s fault, but it’s time to kick the tires on Stidham (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Report Card: Linebackers struggle in rough Week 8 loss to Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Report: Is Edelman’s season over? Some close to him think so (NBC Sports Boston)
10 quick thoughts from Patriots’ loss in Buffalo, as Cam Newton fumbles late (WEEI-FM)
Patriots at Bills thumbs up, thumbs down: Cam Newton coughs up comeback chance (WEEI-FM)
Patriots sticking with Cam Newton at quarterback following fourth straight loss (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick explains debatable decisions in loss to Bills (WEEI-FM)
What Cam Newton said following fumbling late in loss to Bills (WEEI-FM)
After ‘must win’ loss, it’s time for the Patriots to think about the future (WEEI-FM)
Patriots will have just 1 active tight end vs. Bills (WEEI-FM)
Ian Rapoport: Patriots trading Stephon Gilmore ‘doesn’t sound feasible’ (WEEI-FM)
Patriots drop fourth straight with 24-21 loss to Bills (WBZ-FM)
The Patriots tried to protect Cam Newton from himself, and you saw why (WBZ-FM)
The onside kick, and other coaching decisions that cost the Patriots in Buffalo (WBZ-FM)
Bill Belichick still standing by quarterback Cam Newton (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Ups & Downs from a 24-21 loss to the Bills (WBZ-FM)
Patriots offensive snap counts: How about ZERO tight ends? (WBZ-FM)
Cam Newton’s Fumble Kills Patriots’ Comeback Bid, Bills Win 24-21 (WBZ-TV)
Bill Belichick Explains Onside Kick Decision In Buffalo (WBZ-TV)
Patriots’ Cam Newton After Critical Fumble: ‘I Am Jeopardizing This Team’s Success’ (WBZ-TV)
Here Is The Sad State Of The Patriots Through Seven Games Of 2020 Season (WBZ-TV)
Four Ups, Four Downs From Patriots’ Crushing Loss To Bills (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Rookie Tight Ends Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene Won’t Play Vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Comeback Bid Falls Short in Buffalo (WBTS-TV)
Top Bill-ing: New England battles, ultimately succumbs to East-leading Buffalo (Patriots.com)
Game Observations: Patriots fumble chance to knock off Bills (Patriots.com)
Game Notes: Damien Harris scores first NFL touchdown (Patriots.com)
Week 8 Inactives: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Inactive Analysis: Both rookie TEs sidelined in Buffalo (Patriots.com)
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Bills Beat Patriots 24-21 On Newton’s Late Fumble

‘“Man, that was fun,” said Hughes, who was 2-12 during his first seven seasons against New England. “It feels good, to be honest with you, to be on the other side of the spectrum, to be watching our offense hit that victory formation. It felt amazing.”’