Patriots edge Bills 29-26 in close AFC East battle

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Patriots edge Bills 29-26 in close AFC East battle
Summary

The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 29-26 during their Week 4 matchup at Highmark Stadium. C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Bills expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, claiming the better team lost, despite the Patriots outperforming Buffalo in yards and first downs. The Patriots secured a notable victory as the first team to win at the new stadium, overcoming a previous heavy loss and playing without key defenders. Boston's Efton Chism caught the game-winning touchdown, a point of frustration for Gardner-Johnson, who criticized the Patriots' offensive strategy.

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  • •Patriots score 29 points and gain 405 yards against the Bills.
  • •C.J. Gardner-Johnson questions the game's outcome in post-match remarks.
  • •Patriots played without Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore.
  • •Efton Chism secures the game-winning touchdown for New England.
  • •Buffalo sees its perfect 3-0 record come to an end at home.
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  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bills prove themselves sore losers after getting beat by Patriots
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Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not think the better team won on Sunday.

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