"The New England Patriots were due for a signature win. It was unexpected that it would happen in Buffalo against the Super Bowl-or-bust Bills, but Mike Vrabel's crew came out of Orchard Park with a 23-20 win that sent a message to the rest of the NFL. Does this win automatically put the Patriots in that upper echelon with teams like the Bills and the Detroit Lions? No."
"The concepts were on display against the Bills, especially offensively. It's becoming clear that McDaniels is taking the kid gloves off of Maye and opening up the offense to a degree. While it doesn't hurt to have viable targets like Hunter Henry and Stefon Diggs, the Patriots are throwing the ball down the field with much more gusto than they did the last couple of seasons, when their of"
The Patriots earned a 23-20 road victory in Buffalo that showcased progress under head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Drake Maye engineered a game-winning drive that illustrated franchise-quarterback traits, but the team still needs sustained success to be considered among the NFL's elite. Upcoming games against one-win opponents represent an opportunity to build momentum; a loss would be a significant setback. The coaching staff's system is producing results as McDaniels increasingly opens the offense, attacking downfield more often and utilizing targets such as Hunter Henry and Stefon Diggs to expand playcalling.
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