Josh Allen's late interception contributes to Bills' loss against Patriots
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
In a closely contested game on October 4, 2026, the Buffalo Bills fell to the New England Patriots 29-26, marking their first loss of the season. Quarterback Josh Allen's interception on the final drive ended the Bills' chances for a comeback with just 74 seconds remaining. Despite the setback, Allen expressed disappointment but acknowledged that the team must learn from the mistakes. The Bills now sit at 3-1 and remain first in the AFC East, while the Patriots improved to 2-2. Buffalo will face the Rams in Los Angeles on October 12.
- •Buffalo's record drops to 3-1 following the loss.
- •Josh Allen throws for 253 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
- •The interception came with 74 seconds left on a critical drive.
- •Next, the Bills will face the Rams on October 12.
- •New England improves to a 2-2 record.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen laments not throwing ball away, after interception seals Bills loss to New England
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — What Bills QB Josh Allen said about costly interception in Patriots loss
"(AP) — Josh Allen got greedy, and it contributed to costing him and the Buffalo Bills.Feeling an adrenalin rush after spinning out of New England’s Dre’Mont Jones sack attempt on second-and-6 at the Buffalo 40, Allen stepped up in the pocket and heaved the ball deep down the left sideline into double coverage only to have it intercepted by Craig Woodson.
"Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen explains interception on final drive that ended chance to win the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 12:07 AMJosh Allen laments not throwing ball away, after interception seals Bills loss to New England
(AP) — Josh Allen got greedy, and it contributed to costing him and the Buffalo Bills.Feeling an adrenalin rush after spinning out of New England’s Dre’Mont Jones sack attempt on second-and-6 at the Buffalo 40, Allen stepped up in the pocket and heaved the ball deep down the left sideline into double coverage only to have it intercepted by Craig Woodson.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:11 PMWhat Bills QB Josh Allen said about costly interception in Patriots loss
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen explains interception on final drive that ended chance to win the game.
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