As a result, their playoff spot is not in real jeopardy but their hold on the AFC East is tenuous as it is now but one game as a result of the loss to Josh Allen and the Bills. The Patriots will clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Ravens, but they cannot clinch the AFC East this weekend.

Gibbens finished third on the Patriots in tackles in the loss. Among his stops was a first-quarter takedown of Josh Allen on third down, resulting in a Buffalo punt. The sack was the first of the season for Gibbens, who has recorded 61 tackles and two defensed passes through 14 contests.

Josh Allen made a big statement in the MVP race, coming back from 21-0 down against Drake Maye and the Patriots to get a crucial win.

Between struggling to stop the run and a pass rush that's not getting home, New England's defense isn't looking great as the playoffs near.

DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots ' emergency third quarterback against the Bills on Sunday. DeVito will not be allowed to play Sunday unless both Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. DeVito has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2025.

The signal-caller showed off his underrated speed as he hustled to lay a final delaying block on Henderson's electric 65-yard scoring scamper.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was in MVP form during Sunday's 35-31 win over the New England Patriots, and he shined in the comeback victory even with an upset stomach. Apparently, playing through nausea is a regular occurrence for the superstar.