Bills End Patriots' 10-Game Win Streak After Erasing 21-Point Deficit in AFC East Thriller
The Buffalo Bills erased a 21-point deficit to defeat the New England Patriots 35-31 at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025. This victory improved the Bills to a 10-4 record, while the Patriots fell to 11-3 but still maintained a one-game lead in the AFC East.
New England jumped to an early 14-0 lead with two rushing touchdowns by Drake Maye, and TreVeyon Henderson added a 52-yard touchdown on a 94-yard drive to make it 21-0. Buffalo responded with a Josh Allen pass to James Cook for a 5-yard touchdown, narrowing the score to 21-7. The Patriots then extended their halftime lead to 24-7 with a field goal.
In the third quarter, Allen led a 70-yard drive culminating in Cook's second touchdown, bringing Buffalo to within 24-21. A pivotal moment occurred when Maye threw a costly interception, described as an arm punt, which Tre’Davious White returned to the Bills’ 9-yard line. This set up a 91-yard drive capped by Dawson Knox's 14-yard touchdown, putting Buffalo ahead 28-24.
TreVeyon Henderson answered swiftly with a 65-yard touchdown on the first play of the Patriots' next possession, reclaiming a 31-28 lead. However, Cook's third touchdown, an 11-yard run, put Buffalo ahead 35-31. The Bills' defense then halted two Patriots drives, including a critical 4th-and-5 at the Bills’ 22-yard line, sealing the win.
Key statistics include Josh Allen completing 19-of-28 passes for 193 yards with 3 touchdowns and 48 rushing yards; James Cook rushing for 107 yards, scoring two rushing touchdowns and recording a reception; Dawson Knox with two receiving touchdowns on 4-yard and 14-yard catches; Drake Maye completing 14-of-23 for 155 yards with 43 rushing yards; and TreVeyon Henderson carrying 14 times for 148 yards.
