Drake Maye Outduels Josh Allen In Shocking Patriots Upset Vs Bills

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 17, 2025, 12:33 AM

drake maye outduels josh allen in shocking patriots upset vs bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Stefon Diggs was still in his uniform, sitting in a visitor’s locker inside Highmark Stadium. The wide receiver was high on adrenaline following the Patriots 23-20 comeback win over the heavily favored Buffalo Bills, and he couldn’t hold back. “Drake Maye is a gamer,” Diggs yelled out. “Damn, he’s a gamer.” As Patriots players reveled in their victory, they also celebrated their young quarterback.

In front of a packed Highmark Stadium against a Super Bowl-contending division rival, Maye found himself up against Josh Allen, the reigning MVP and the quarterback many compared him to. After heading into halftime with 89 passing yards and too many stalled drives to count, Maye came out in the second half and showed the world why he’s the man many believe will lead... Phil Perry, Tom E. Curran and Ted Johnson share instant reaction to the Patriots’ gutsy 23-20 win over the Bills In his 17th career start, ironically the exact mark of a full season, the Patriots quarterback earned his first signature win. Maye's five career wins prior to the 23-20 victory against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday night pale in comparison to his first primetime start.

"I would say it's an even bigger moment for Drake Maye," Patriots insider Phil Perry said on Patriots Postgame Live following the Week 5 verdict. "You get the ball with two minutes left. It's a tie game against a team that everybody thinks is going to the Super Bowl and you make two special throws, in my opinion." Subscribe to NBC Sports Boston's podcast network to hear our Insiders bring you the latest insights on your favorite teams! Maye and the offense took the field with 2:12 remaining in a tie game and proceeded to lead a crunch-time scoring drive, as the Patriots gained 37 yards on seven plays before rookie Andy... When was the last time you saw a rookie quarterback march into Buffalo’s house and steal a victory from Josh Allen?

Well, Sunday night gave us exactly that kind of magic as Drake Maye and the New England Patriots pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of the season, knocking off the Bills 23-20... This wasn’t just any win for the Patriots. This was the kind of statement victory that changes the trajectory of a season and makes you believe in the impossible again. Let’s be honest – nobody expected much from a rookie quarterback making his first primetime start against the reigning MVP. But Maye didn’t just show up; he showed out. The 23-year-old quarterback completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards, displaying the kind of poise and playmaking ability that makes scouts salivate.

The moment that’ll be replayed on highlight reels for weeks? That game-winning drive with 2:12 left on the clock. With Defensive Lineman DaQuan Jones literally dragging him to the ground, Maye somehow managed to find Stefon Diggs for a crucial 12-yard gain. It was the kind of play that separates franchise quarterbacks from mere mortals. “It’s storybook,” Maye said about Diggs’ performance. “Coming back here, first game since the trade, primetime – you could see it all week.

He just loves football.” Speaking of storybook moments, how about Diggs returning to Buffalo and absolutely torching his former team? The veteran receiver caught 10 passes for 146 yards, becoming the first Patriots receiver to post consecutive 100-yard games since Julian Edelman back in 2019. Phil Perry, Tom E. Curran and Ted Johnson share instant reaction to the Patriots’ gutsy 23-20 win over the Bills The New England Patriots walked into Highmark Stadium as heavy underdogs against the undefeated Buffalo Bills, but emerged with a stunning 23-20 upset win on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

This game had it all, from a low-scoring, fumble-filled first half to Drake Maye and Josh Allen trading touchdown drives in a high-scoring second half. But the Patriots got the last laugh. After Matt Prater’s game-tying field goal with 2:17 remaining, Drake Maye led New England's offense 37 yards in seven plays to set up Andy Borregales' 52-yard, go-ahead field goal with 15 seconds remaining. Check out our live blog below for a full game recap with postgame analysis and more: Chris Myers and Brady Quinn break down the Indianapolis Colts' dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. The New England Patriots made sure every team in the NFL had a loss this season, as they pulled off the upset against the Buffalo Bills in a 23-20 win on the road on...

After the Denver Broncos defeated the Philadelphia Eagles earlier on Sunday, the Bills were the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL. But Drake Maye and the Patriots came into their AFC East battle with confidence and the right answer for Josh Allen on the defensive side of the ball. It wasn’t the best start for either team in terms of execution as we had back-to-back fumbles in the first quarter after Allen and Dawson Knox’s handoff fell to the turf. But the Patriots gave it right back as Rhamondre Stevenson, who has had trouble fumbling early this season, was stripped after catching a pass from Maye. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The New England Patriots entered their Week 5 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo as significant underdogs.

Not only were the Patriots on the road, but they were also going up against the undefeated Bills and the reigning NFL MVP, Josh Allen. None of that fazed Drake Maye, however, who led New England to a shocking 23-20 upset in his first career primetime game. The 23-year-old quarterback delivered one of the best performances of his young career thus far, completing 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and a 101.1 passer rating. He also added 12 yards on three rushing attempts. The big key for Maye was not making any major mistakes. He didn’t turn the ball over and played a clean game, hitting 73.3% of his passes and keeping the chains moving.

Meanwhile, Allen turned the ball over twice via an interception and a fumble. He played well otherwise with over 300 total yards (passing and rushing) and two touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough. ORCHARD PARK - Losing to the New England Patriots is something the Buffalo Bills are quite familiar with. After all, they spent almost the entire first two decades of the 21st century turning that particular endeavor into an art form. And now, after five glorious years of exacting a little revenge with numerous beatdowns of the Patriots - though not nearly enough - on the way to five straight AFC East titles, Sunday night... The Bills have to wrap their heads around the fact that New England is good again, as was evidenced in its 23-20 victory over the no longer unbeaten Bills in front of a sellout...

The Patriots have climbed out of the abyss they were in the past two seasons when they won just eight of 34 games, and they now have a legitimate, respected head coach and a... Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 draft, outplayed reigning MVP Josh Allen as he completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and directed a game-winning field goal drive in the final 2:17 to... ORCHARD PARK – Losing to the New England Patriots is something the Buffalo Bills are quite familiar with. After all, they spent almost the entire first two decades of the 21st century turning that particular endeavor into an art form. And now, after five glorious years of exacting a little revenge with numerous beatdowns of the Patriots – though not nearly enough – on the way to five straight AFC East titles, Sunday night...

The Bills have to wrap their heads around the fact that New England is good again, as was evidenced in its 23-20 victory over the no longer unbeaten Bills in front of a sellout... Join the discussion → Share your thoughts! Read more from our local writers → MI Secretary of State Candidate - Amanda Love

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