‘From one-play drives that ended in a thud, with Allen turning the ball over deep in Buffalo territory and New England scoring to go up 10-0 in the first quarter, the Bills saw a recent trend once again rear its ugly head. They’ve now been outscored 24-0 in the first quarter over the past three games, two of which ended with single-digit losses and last week’s 14-9 escape against the bottom-dwelling New York Giants the lone instance when Buffalo succeeded in overcoming its sputtering offense.’
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Josh Allen, Bills’ offense searching for answers
‘”We’re going to get [opponents’] best shots, whatever it is,” defensive tackle Jordan Phillips said. “We’re a team everybody wants to beat and we got to stop playing down to certain different people. We got to do our thing and play Buffalo Bills football. We haven’t done that the last couple weeks, even though we won last week.”‘
Patriots vs. Bills score, takeaways: New England scores game-winning TD in final seconds to upset Buffalo
‘Once again, the Bills offense got out to a slow start. Buffalo scored just three points through the first two quarters and, reminiscent of last week, really only got moving in the fourth quarter.’
Bills lack answers for recurring problems after loss to Patriots
‘”I wish I could tell you,” coach Sean McDermott said in a postgame press conference. “We talk about it. We talked about being more detailed, getting into a rhythm early. … We just haven’t been able to get into a good rhythm in the first quarter. Let’s just start there. Just overall, got to find the answers there.”‘
Fact or Fiction: Bills Are Pretenders After Ugly Week 7 Loss to Patriots
‘The Bills will likely find a way into the postseason, but they can’t be trusted against the best teams in the AFC until they find consistency with offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.’
Patriots shock Bills, who drop second divisional game this season
‘Despite taking a late lead with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Buffalo’s defense allowed the New England Patriots to drive the field and grab a late win, 29-25, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.’
McDermott: ‘We need to continue to find answers’ after falling to Patriots
‘It has been a very similar story for the Bills over the past three games. The offense can’t get off on the right foot, and the defense is tasked with trying to slow down the opposition.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Patriots
‘The energy seemed to be lacking again at the start. They weren’t good with the details that matter to winning football games, and that starts with the head coach.’
Opinion: It’s officially time to be worried about Bills
‘Josh Allen and company have fallen into a nasty little habit of looking good for just one half of football. The offense has been terrible in the first half in each of the last three games, two of which the Bills lost, including the stunning defeat at the hands of the Patriots on Sunday.’
New England Patriots march down the field for game-winning drive and shock the Buffalo Bills
‘In another inconsistent performance, the Buffalo Bills fall 29-25 to AFC East rival New England at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.’
4 Observations: Another uninspiring performance compounds worrying trends as Bills lose to Pats 29-24
‘The Bills defense has carried this team at several points this season but they made Mac Jones and a bad Patriots offense look more than competent.’
Bills come back late in fourth quarter; Patriots slip away victorious with last-second touchdown
‘The momentum was on the Bill’s side late in the second half, but not for long. New England charges down the field and with the help of a handful of penalty calls against the Bills, Mike Gesiki gives New England the lead once again after a pass from the one finds the receiver in the back of the end zone.’
Carucci Take2: Might not be too early to panic as Bills go from bad to worse
‘Sunday’s game makes it clear that “down” is, in fact, the Bills’ current level and that they do not belong in any conversation as a serious contender.’
Late Patriots touchdown sinks Bills rally in 29-25 loss
‘However, Mac Jones led the Patriots on a two-minute drive, needing just eight plays to go 75 yards, capping off the drive with a touchdown to Mike Gesicki to take the lead for good.’
Defense fails the Bills on New England’s game-winning drive
‘Sure, they were down a couple of starters. But it was only Mac Jones on the other sideline. Yet, the Bills allowed one of the worst offenses in the NFL to drive the length of the field in the final two minutes for a game-winning touchdown handing Buffalo a loss that merits a little bit of panic.’