Buffalo Bills fall to New England Patriots in AFC East showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Buffalo Bills lost to the New England Patriots 29-26 on October 4, 2026, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Despite leading in the fourth quarter, Buffalo's defense faltered, allowing the Patriots—who entered the game with a 1-2 record—to secure the victory. Josh Allen threw one touchdown but also had a critical interception that ended hopes for a comeback. The loss marks Buffalo's first defeat of the season, raising concerns about their performance against lower-ranked opponents.
- •Buffalo's defense struggled against New England's offense, allowing 29 points.
- •Josh Allen had 253 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •This is Buffalo's first loss of the 2026 season, dropping them to 3-1.
- •New England improves to 2-2 with the victory.
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"Buffalo dropped a winnable game in their first AFC East Divisional matchup of the 2026 season
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