Patriots were competitive, but it just delayed the inevitable in loss to the Bills (Boston Globe)
Drake Maye played a big role in loss to Bills, but he remains accountable, an excellent sign for the Patriots (Boston Globe)
The fake punt was aggressive thinking, but Jerod Mayo’s decisions on fourth and short remain questionable (Boston Globe)
Rhamondre Stevenson ball security issues return in loss to Bills, and he no longer has a hold as Patriots’ featured back (Boston Globe)
Rookie report: Drake Maye threw two TD passes but also had two costly turnovers in loss (Boston Globe)
Top takeaways from Patriots’ 24-21 loss fumbled away to Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte put tumultuous week behind him in bounce-back performance (Boston Herald)
Patriots can no longer count on Rhamondre Stevenson to hold onto ball (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Drake Maye calls Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt job speculation ‘BS’ (Boston Herald)
Callahan: It’s time to forget about Jerod Mayo getting fired (Boston Herald)
Jerod Mayo gets aggressive with Patriots fake punt to pick up first down (Boston Herald)
5 Patriots takeaways from surprisingly competitive loss in Buffalo (Springfield Republican)
Here are 3 reasons why Patriots lost to Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Patriots took their best shot of the year. Then disaster struck. | What Happened? (Springfield Republican)
Will player support be enough to save Alex Van Pelt? | Mark Daniels (Springfield Republican)
Did Patriots coach Jerod Mayo finally get his wish? | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
Drake Maye’s voice is getting louder | Chris Mason (Springfield Republican)
QB corner: After a terrific start, mistakes kill Drake Maye and the Patriots (Springfield Republican)
Patriots RB explains ball security issues (Springfield Republican)
‘I think it’s some BS.’ Drake Maye fires back at Jerod Mayo’s critics (Springfield Republican)
Jerod Mayo explains controversial 4th down decision in Patriots loss (Springfield Republican)
Ex-Patriots LB scores 1st career touchdown on pick-6 (Springfield Republican)
Patriots look unrecognizable, finally call that one Drake Maye play | NickNacks (Springfield Republican)
Patriots coaches change mind on Drake Maye run plays (Springfield Republican)
Bills QB Josh Allen offers Patriots some high praise (Springfield Republican)
Josh Allen lost feeling in his hand after Patriot’s ‘helmet to the funny bone’ (Springfield Republican)
Josh Allen has been playing with injury since Week 1 (report) (Springfield Republican)
Patriots former QB helped old team once again in draft position (Springfield Republican)
‘Somebody’s been working’ with Jerod Mayo to say less to media, Patriots champ says (Springfield Republican)
What they’re saying nationally after Patriots’ loss in Buffalo (Springfield Republican)
Mayo and some real silver lining (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Patriots’ Drake Maye launches TD pass to WR Kayshon Boutte (ESPN)
What happened to the Patriots’ defense this season? (ESPN)
Costly errors led to Patriots’ squandered lead and 24-21 loss to Bills (The Sporting News)
Drake Maye drops a ball in the bucket to Kayshon Boutte for Patriots first TD vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Rhamondre Stevenson punishes would-be tacklers on TD run to extend Patriots lead over Bills (The Sporting News)
Drake Maye calls criticism of Patriots coaching staff ‘B.S.’ (The Sporting News)
How did Patriots’ Week 16 loss to Bills affect their 2025 NFL draft position? (The Sporting News)
Four Takeaways As Patriots Can’t Sustain Fast Start Against Bills (NESN)
Patriots Broke Historic Bills Scoring Streak Despite Team Defensive Flaws (NESN)
Two Studs, Three Duds From Patriots’ Tough Loss To Bills (NESN)
Drake Maye Report Card: How Patriots QB Fared In Chilly Battle Vs. Bills (NESN)
Patriots Fans Baffled By CBS Caption Of Josh Allen’s Interception (NESN)
Drake Maye Pleased With Patriots Aggressive Play-Calling Shift (NESN)
Was Patriots’ Aggressive First Half Vs. Bills Enough To Save Jerod Mayo? (NESN)
Patriots Fans Had Same Reaction To Mind-Numbing Decision By Defender (NESN)
Scott Zolak Said What Everyone Thought Amid Patriots’ Fast Start (NESN)
Patriots Captain Claps Back At Criticism Of Jerod Mayo, Coaching Staff (NESN)
Drake Mayes Calls ‘BS’ On Growing Patriots’ Narrative (NESN)
Drake Maye, Mac Jones Share Common Patriots Thread That Shouldn’t Matter (NESN)
Patriots Earn Huge Win After Mac Jones Loses Cellar-Dweller Clash (NESN)
Patriots Veteran Makes Very Lofty Comparison For Drake Maye (NESN)
Patriots Rumors: New Intel About Players’ Thoughts On Jerod Mayo (NESN)
NFL Insider Shares Update On Jerod Mayo’s Patriots Job Security (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Former Patriots QB Receives Noteworthy Promotion (NESN)
Ex-Patriots Assistant Reportedly Will Follow Bill Belichick To UNC (NESN)
Patriots-Bills recap: Late errors undo Pats’ upset effort in 24-21 loss (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots show long-awaited progress in best loss of season vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Curran: Patriots ‘finally showed a pulse’ in loss to Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Drake Maye endorses Patriots calling designed QB runs (NBC Sports Boston)
Drake Maye calls chatter about Mayo and Van Pelt’s job security ‘B.S.’ (NBC Sports Boston)
2025 NFL Draft order: Where Pats stand in first round after Week 16 loss (NBC Sports Boston)
Ups & Downs as Patriots put a scare into Bills, ultimately lose fifth straight (WEEI-FM)
Patriots blow early lead, comeback comes up short in 24-21 loss to Bills (WBZ-FM)
6 takeaways after the Patriots start strong but come up short against the Bills (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Ups & Downs: Who stood out in a loss to the Bills? (WBZ-FM)
Turnovers doom Patriots in upset bid against Bills (WBZ-TV)
Ups & Downs: Patriots actually showed up and put up a fight against the Bills (WBZ-TV)
Drake Maye backs Mayo, Van Pelt after loss to Bills: “I’m proud to be a Patriot” (WBZ-TV)
Rapid Recap: Pats Start Hot, Finish Cold in Buffalo (Patriots.com)
Game Observations: Eight Takeaways From the Patriots Competitive Loss to the Bills in Week 16 (Patriots.com)
Game Notes: Patriots Defense Is First to Hold Buffalo Under 30 Points at Home (Patriots.com)
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/22 (Patriots.com)
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BillsBeat - December 23, 2024
Josh Allen played most of season with fracture as Bills star sits in driver’s seat for MVP
‘Allen, 28, has played so well that you wouldn’t be able to tell he was dealing with an injury; he has 25 passing touchdowns against just five interceptions to go along with 11 rushing touchdowns for the 11-3 Bills.’
James Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills force 3 turnovers in 24-21 win over Patriots
‘Johnson fell on a loose ball — after Drake Maye’s backward pass went off of Rhamondre’s Stevenson’s hands — at the goal line for a touchdown to cap a defensive outing in which Buffalo forced takeaways on each of the Patriots’ first three possessions of the second half. Meanwhile, running back James Cook scored on a 46-yard rush and a 4-yard catch to help Buffalo overcome a 14-0 deficit.’
Josh Allen shakes off hit to his funny bone in Bills’ win over Patriots
‘“When it’s cold like that, too, the more you leave it out, the number the whole hand gets,” Allen said. “So it was a weird feeling. Just glad it’s gone now.”’
Bills RB James Cook rushes for 46-yard TD against Patriots
‘The touchdown drive came after a sluggish start for the Bills. The defense gave up two straight touchdown drives to the Patriots, while the offense’s first drive went for only six plays before it was forced to punt.’
MVP favorite Josh Allen has played through broken hand for most of Bills' season, per report
‘Allen was on the injury report until after the team’s Week 12 bye with a hand injury, but the severity of the injury remained unknown until now. It has impacted some areas of his play, as he is taking snaps under center only 15.4 percent of the time, which marks the third lowest rate of his career.’
Bills' Josh Allen suffers elbow injury after already playing through broken left hand in win over Patriots
‘Allen had an erratic evening against the Patriots, completing fewer than 60% of his passes while leading Buffalo to a three-point win over New England. He began shaking his right hand immediately after throwing passes late in the game, though the Bills cleared him to return shortly afterward, announcing he suffered a right elbow contusion.’
Josh Allen Admits Throwing Arm Was Injured During Win Over Patriots
‘During the Bills’ 24-21 win over the New England Patriots, Josh Allen appeared to injure his hand while being tackled after a scramble in the fourth quarter. Soon after he was seen on the sideline shaking out his hand, and appeared to be having issues gripping the ball.’
Josh Allen’s Selfless Move on James Cook’s 25-Yard Run Loved by Fans
‘With his team trailing 14-7 early in the third quarter, Allen lined the Bills up for first-and-10 from their 32-yard line. He snapped the ball then handed it to running back James Cook who headed to his left before quickly cutting back to the right and racing down the field for a 25-yard gain. Once he took off, his quarterback was right alongside him, as Allen bolted alongside Cook during his run.’
Bills QB Josh Allen Has Reportedly Dealt With Broken Hand in 2024
‘Allen suffered a fractured left hand after scoring a touchdown in Week 1 vs. the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. However, the quarterback has missed no time since the injury. He was on the team’s injury report until Week 12 as a precaution.’
Bills Defensive Lineman Warms Up in Winter Jacket Ahead of Chilly Contest vs. Patriots
‘Jordan Phillips wasn’t going to let the weather affect his warmup on Sunday afternoon.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB has been playing through broken hand this season during MVP push
‘In the lead-up to Buffalo’s Week 16 meeting with New England, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed that Allen has been playing with a fracture in his non-throwing hand all season. While the injury does not impact Allen’s throwing, it has affected his weekly approach to the game.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills star re-enters game after suffering elbow contusion on throwing arm vs. Patriots
‘Bills medical personnel looked at Allen during the Patriots’ offensive drives, attempting to remedy Allen’s issue — which was officially labeled as a right elbow contusion.’
Bills QB Josh Allen battling major injury heading into Week 16 vs. New England Patriots
‘Per Rapoport, Allen has been playing with a fractured left hand all season. The injury very likely occurred in Week 1 when Allen hurt his hand on a touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals. He’s worn a glove all season, and even had two fingers taped together for a portion of this season, as well.’
Josh Allen gives Bills Mafia positive update after scary injury to throwing hand
‘”Got a helmet to the funny bone,” Allen said. “I went to throw the next one and I had no feeling in the hand. Came out a little wobbly.”‘