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Patriots Eye Playoffs After Narrow Loss to Bills

12/16/2025

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The New England Patriots lost 35-31 to the Buffalo Bills, a result the team aims to use as motivation for the playoffs.
Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, said on WEEI Afternoons that the loss could help if approached correctly and that the team remains confident after missing the AFC East clinch.
Maye said the Patriots will increase practice intensity ahead of the Baltimore Ravens game.

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Story summary

The New England Patriots lost 35-31 to the Buffalo Bills, a result the team aims to use as motivation for the playoffs.
Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, said on WEEI Afternoons that the loss could help if approached correctly and that the team remains confident after missing the AFC East clinch.
Maye said the Patriots will increase practice intensity ahead of the Baltimore Ravens game.