CBS Sports questions Bills’ defense after loss to Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Buffalo Bills faced a defeat against the New England Patriots in Week 4 of the NFL season. The loss highlighted issues within the Bills' defense, particularly as Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes. Analysts at CBS Sports expressed concerns about the defensive performance, emphasizing unexpected deficiencies given Maye's previous struggles. Continued analysis and updates on the Bills' potential adjustments are expected as the season progresses.
- •Bills lost to Patriots, dropping to 3-1 this season.
- •Drake Maye recorded three touchdown passes during the game.
- •CBS Sports analysts voiced concerns over the Bills' defensive issues.
- •The Patriots improved their season record to 2-2 with the victory.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports on Bills defense: 'Really do have questions'
"A CBS Sports NFL roundtable breaks down the Bills' defensive woes vs. the Patriots.
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