Maye leads Patriots’ late comeback against unbeaten Bills
New England won 29-26 in Week 4 as Drake Maye directed a decisive fourth-quarter drive, despite two turnovers and missing receivers.
The New England Patriots beat the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills 29-26 in Week 4 at Highmark Stadium, with quarterback Drake Maye leading a late fourth-quarter comeback. The win came after two losses in the Patriots’ first three games.
Maye took possession with 4:27 remaining and New England five points behind. He completed four of seven passes for 68 yards on the drive, including a 23-yard touchdown pass to Efton Chism, then connected with Rhamondre Stevenson on a two-point conversion.
The performance was described by Yahoo Sports as Maye’s best of the season. He had faced speculation about a shoulder injury and a rift with coach Mike Vrabel; the source described these as talk, not confirmed developments. Maye also added two turnovers.
The Patriots won without A.J. Brown, listed as injured reserve, and Mack Hollins, who left with a calf injury in the third quarter. Maye said the team needed to build on the result and praised his teammates for continuing to fight after Buffalo moved ahead 26-21.
Vrabel said Maye was prepared and focused, and praised his decisiveness. The victory offered a stronger showing after a difficult opening stretch, while Maye acknowledged the turnovers as a concern.
