Bills fall to Patriots 29-26 in troubling AFC East matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Buffalo Bills lost 29-26 to the New England Patriots on October 1, 2026, continuing their struggles against division rivals. Josh Allen's performance drew criticism, particularly after a crucial interception late in the game. The Bills' secondary was significantly affected by the absence of cornerback Christian Benford, leading to multiple touchdowns allowed. The loss puts the Bills' AFC East standing in jeopardy as they prepare for a challenging game against the Rams next week. Meanwhile, the Patriots see a resurgence, narrowing the division gap with this victory.
- •Bills lose to Patriots 29-26 at home.
- •Josh Allen throws a late interception in critical moments.
- •Bills without cornerback Christian Benford struggle defensively.
- •Buffalo faces Rams next week; Patriots host Raiders.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bills report card: Josh Allen falters, secondary gets torched by Patriots
"The Bills suffered a frustrating loss to the Patriots, a game they had no business losing. Here's how Sal Maiorana graded the performance.
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