Josh McDaniels' offense helps Patriots secure win over Bills

The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 29-26 on October 8, 2026, improving their record to 2-2. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels implemented significant changes, increasing pre-snap motion to 75.3% of offensive plays and using play-action on 35.7% of snaps. Quarterback Drake Maye had a strong performance, passing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. This victory follows a challenging start to the season, where New England's offense had struggled in previous games, ranking near the bottom in scoring.

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