Buffalo Bills struggle in loss to New England Patriots ahead of Week 5

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Buffalo Bills struggle in loss to New England Patriots ahead of Week 5
Summary

The Buffalo Bills fell to 3-1 following a significant loss to the New England Patriots on October 4. Quarterback Josh Allen's performance has been under scrutiny after a dip in his play over the last two games. Issues on offense, including the limited role of tight end Dalton Kincaid, have raised concerns, alongside defensive struggles and injuries to key players like DJ Moore and Ed Oliver. Looking ahead, the Bills will face the Los Angeles Rams in a primetime matchup on October 9.

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  • •Bills record now stands at 3-1 after loss to Patriots.
  • •Josh Allen's recent struggles have drawn criticism.
  • •Injuries are a concern for both offense and defense.
  • •Next game is against the Los Angeles Rams on October 9.
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  • 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Are the Buffalo Bills still headed in the right direction after 4 games?
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The Bills fell to 3-1 after a bad loss to the New England Patriots. How are you feeling about Buffalo and their chances against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5?

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