Patriots End Bills' Unbeaten Streak With 23-20 Victory

The New England Patriots handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the 2025 NFL season with a 23-20 victory on Sunday Night Football, ending the Bills' 14-game home winning streak and their historic 26-game streak of not losing the turnover battle. The Patriots' offense, led by quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, was effective, with Maye showing promise as the team's future quarterback and kicker Andy Borregales contributing a 52-yard game-winning field goal. Buffalo struggled with sloppy play, including 11 accepted penalties and three turnovers, notably early fumbles by Dawson Knox and Keon Coleman, which shifted momentum to New England. Bills quarterback Josh Allen acknowledged the team's poor offensive execution, despite leading in both passing and rushing yards. Defensively, the Patriots made crucial plays, including an interception by Marcus Jones in the red zone, while the Bills' inability to capitalize on possessions in Patriots territory hurt their chances. The loss dropped Buffalo to 4-1 and highlighted the Patriots' potential resurgence as serious playoff contenders in the AFC East.