The New England Patriots ended a six-game losing streak and tied last year’s regular season record in Sunday’s 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills.
New England needed to lose to secure the top pick in April's draft, but will now select no later than No. 4 with Sunday's win over Buffalo.
Joe Milton scored two touchdowns after relieving a healthy Maye in the first quarter to push the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. As a result, though, the Patriots will hold pick No. 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. A loss to the Bills would’ve given New England the No. 1 pick.
While Sunday's game against the New England Patriots may not have any effect on the Buffalo Bills' playoff seedings, some players on the roster have money on the line with contract incentives.
The Buffalo Bills finally have completed their 2024 NFL regular season schedule. The Bills (13-4) ended up losing to the New England Patriots (4-13) in their Week 18 matchup.
For the physical brand of football that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has played throughout his entire career, it's undeniably impressive that, in Week 1
Joe Milton III threw for one touchdown and rushed for another in his NFL debut to guide the New England Patriots to a 23-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.
The Patriots could have clinched the top selection for the first time since 1993, but their victory, combined with losses by Tennessee, Cleveland, and the Giants, improved their record to 4-13 and dropped their pick.
Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his NFL debut, and the New England Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
In the third quarter, Martin punted from the Patriots’ 35. The ball looked like it was heading for the end zone, but Ja’Marcus Ingram was able to keep his feet in the field of play, dive and knock the ball back to the Patriots six-yard line. Ingram had no idea what he had done at the time, minus backing the Patriots up on their next drive.