But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, middle, is sacked by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano, left, as linebacker Dorian Williams follows the play during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Robert F. Bukaty

The Patriots led 21-0 with 5:53 left in the first half as the second-half collapse delays New England’s first divisional crown since 2019. TreVeyon Henderson starred in the loss with 148 rushing yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.

The New England Patriots squandered a 21-0 first-half lead to Buffalo and will seek to rebound in their Week 16 SNF matchup against Baltimore.

The New England Patriots surrendered a 24-7 halftime lead to the Buffalo Bills to ultimately lose the divisional game 35-31. An excellent second half performan

The Baltimore Ravens (7-7) are welcoming the New England Patriots (11-3) at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. Baltimore is 3-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 48.

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