"The Patriots came out hot against the Bills last Sunday, and it looked like all the fans and analysts who doubted their early-season win in Buffalo were going to be eating crow by the end of the game, if not by halftime. The expectation was that we would see that kind of performance from them for the entire four quarters, only for them to fall asleep and lose a 21-point lead, eventually losing the game."
"Other than a defensive collapse that led to Josh Allen scoring on five consecutive drives, the Patriots' offense looked like a completely different group once the third quarter began. It prompted a lot of questions hurled at OC Josh McDaniels, especially from those who had doubted his hire from the start, despite his putting together a nearly impeccable first half."
"Mike Vrabel sets the record straight about Josh McDaniels' poor playcalling in Week 15 Reporters asked Vrabel on Wednesday if he would have done anything differently with the offensive play-calling against the Bills, and in defense of his OC and maybe even sharing his true feelings, the head coach said he wouldn't. Even with this answer, the notion that McDaniels is in the hot seat won't be going away any time soon."
The Patriots opened the game strongly against the Bills, building a 24-7 lead and seeing Drake Maye score two rushing touchdowns. The defense then collapsed as Josh Allen scored on five consecutive drives, erasing the advantage and turning the game. The Patriots' offense also looked markedly different beginning in the third quarter, which generated scrutiny of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and his playcalling. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked whether he would have called the offense differently and publicly defended McDaniels, stating he would not change decisions made. Speculation about McDaniels' job security continues despite the coach's support.
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