"The Patriots were coming off their bye week in the middle of a ten-game win streak that looked like it would easily continue early on their matchup against the Bills on Sunday. They looked every bit like the team at the top of not only the division, but the conference, until the second half, when they completely collapsed. Josh Allen's efforts allowed Buffalo to steal the win in New England,"
"Despite the brutal way they lost the game, many reporters noticed that the vibe in the locker room was not that of a team that felt defeated, but more like one that was ready to fight back in their next opportunity. Diggs certainly exhibited that with his immediate take, even admitting that perhaps they needed to lose this week's game to take some of the pressure off of what has been a season full of surprises so far."
The Patriots entered the game on a ten-game winning streak and looked dominant early before collapsing in the second half. Josh Allen led the Bills to a comeback victory in New England, creating uncertainty over the divisional championship and likely forcing a decision in the final game of the year. The performance prompted immediate reevaluation by coach Mike Vrabel and the staff ahead of a primetime matchup with the Ravens. Locker-room reports described a resilient, combative vibe rather than defeat. Stefon Diggs suggested the loss might relieve pressure and motivate the team moving forward.
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