Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Patriots Lose to Bills in Second-Half Collapse
The New England Patriots had a great start against the Buffalo Bills, leading 24-7 at halftime.
But in the second half, they only scored 7 points while the Bills scored 28, leading to a 35-31 loss.
The Patriots had a 10-game winning streak before this loss.
They had some penalties and injuries, but they still have a good chance to win their division.
The Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye, had a good first half but struggled in the second half.
The Patriots have an easy schedule for their last three games, but they need to fix their second-half problems.
The Patriots led 24-7 at halftime but lost 35-31 to the Bills after a poor second half.
The Patriots remain in first place in the AFC East with a one-game lead over the Bills.
The Patriots had 7 penalties for 65 yards, with 6 of them in the second half.
Quarterback Drake Maye had a strong first half but struggled in the second half, throwing for only 47 yards and an interception.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson had touchdown runs of 52 and 65 yards, bringing his season total to four rushing scores of at least 50 yards.
- Who
- New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills
- What
- Patriots lost to Bills 35-31 after a strong first half
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- FOXBOROUGH, Mass.
- Why
- Patriots struggled in the second half, scoring only 7 points while the Bills scored 28
- Patriots Record
- 11-3
- Bills Record
- 10-4
- Patriots AFC East Lead
- 1 game
- Patriots Red Zone Efficiency
- 51% touchdowns
- Patriots Penalties
- 7 total, 65 yards
- TreVeyon Henderson's TD Runs
- 52 and 65 yards
- Drake Maye's First Half Stats
- 9/11, 108 yards, 2 rushing TDs
- Drake Maye's Second Half Stats
- 5/12, 47 yards, 1 interception