Patriots get Bills road test after Jaguars blowout

The 35-6 defeat reset expectations around New England.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Cleaning out the Patriots’ notebook from the 35-6 loss to the Jaguars … and looking ahead to Sunday’s road game against Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: New England sits at 1-2 as Bills week opens. Sunday brings a road game at Buffalo with a set broadcast team.

Why it matters: Contender status requires winning physical road games inside the division. Until New England proves it there, Buffalo holds the clear edge.

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@MikeReiss 2026-09-30T13:02:36.104316+00:00

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