Drake Maye Leads Patriots to Narrow 29-26 Victory Over Bills

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took charge with 269 passing yards and three touchdowns, guiding his team to a 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills on October 4, 2026. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes and added 54 rushing yards on eight carries, consistently threatening the Buffalo defense with his dual-threat capabilities.

On the receiving end, Hunter Henry hauled in five catches for 62 yards while tight end Efton Chism III contributed with a touchdown reception. The Patriots’ balanced attack also featured Rhamondre Stevenson, who rushed 13 times for 47 yards and a touchdown, helping sustain drives and diversify New England’s offense.

The Bills kept pace behind Josh Allen’s 23 completions from 33 attempts for 253 yards, though he was limited to one touchdown pass and threw one interception. Allen also added a rushing touchdown on five carries, showing resilience under pressure. Buffalo’s running game featured James Cook III, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, while Keon Coleman emerged as a primary target with six receptions for 116 yards and a receiving touchdown.

Despite the Bills’ high yardage totals through both air and ground, the Patriots capitalized more efficiently in the red zone. Maye’s ability to both pass and scramble created scoring opportunities that New England converted with greater frequency, balancing their tight defense and ensuring just enough margin to secure victory.

New England’s evenly distributed offense stood out as the defining element in their narrow win. Their mix of precise passing, opportunistic rushing, and key receptions eclipsed Buffalo’s efforts, even as the Bills displayed strong individual performances. This game highlighted the Patriots' effective offensive coordination against a Bills team that managed yards but fell short in execution.