Maye earned his second career weekly honor after going 22-of-37 for 269 yards and three touchdowns, plus 54 rushing yards, capped by a 23-yard game-winning TD pass with 1:50 left in a 29-26 comeback win at Buffalo.

New England released LB Jose Ramirez, added rookie CB Al'Zillion Hamilton to the practice squad, and released rookie OL Da'Metrius Weatherspoon from the practice squad.

Hall of Fame Class of 2026 kicker Adam Vinatieri will receive his Hall of Fame 'Ring of Excellence' at halftime Sunday, part of a 25th-anniversary celebration of the 2001 Super Bowl championship team.

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes in New England's upset at Buffalo; LB Robert Spillane had 7 tackles and a forced fumble, while LT Will Campbell had his worst outing of the year (6 pressures allowed, 2 penalties).

Coach Mike Vrabel signaled WR Efton Chism has 'earned more chances' and could see expanded snaps over Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas, as the Globe's mailbag frames Sunday's win as Maye's best game of the season.

New England improved to 2-2 behind a game-winning, 23-yard one-handed TD catch by Efton Chism with 1:55 left, following a go-ahead drive from Drake Maye (22/37, 269 yards, 3 TD). An interception with 65 seconds left sealed the win over a previously unbeaten division rival.

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes and ran for 54 yards as New England improved to 2-2, with Efton Chism's late one-handed grab serving as the winner and safety Craig Woodson sealing it with a fourth-quarter interception of Josh Allen.

New England will be without two defensive starters at Buffalo, while QB Drake Maye carries no injury designation.

Maye practiced fully this week; McDaniels said the shoulder issue happened on a rushing attempt and hasn't limited his reps.

New England makes its first regular-season trip to Buffalo's new stadium looking to avoid an 0-2 start in the division.

New England will be without top corner Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and DT Christian Barmore (shoulder) for Sunday's game at Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium, with Carlton Davis starting in Gonzalez's place.

TE Hunter Henry and RB Rhamondre Stevenson are both closing in on franchise career milestones as New England makes its first visit to Buffalo's new stadium.

After a 31 TD/8 INT breakout last year, Maye has regressed sharply through three games; the piece also notes TE Hunter Henry's production drop and Bills' Greg Rousseau's AFC Defensive honor.