Josh Allen, defense struggle in loss to Patriots

Key Points:

• The Buffalo Bills suffered a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots, echoing a similar defeat last season that allowed the Patriots to gain momentum and ultimately win the AFC East title.
• Quarterback Josh Allen struggled with accuracy under pressure, throwing a critical interception late in the game; wide receivers Dalton Kincaid and Josh Palmer also underperformed, impacting the Bills' passing offense.
• The Bills' pass defense was notably weak without CB Christian Benford, with inexperienced cornerbacks giving up multiple touchdowns and the secondary failing to provide adequate support.
• The run defense and special teams units were subpar, with the Patriots gaining significant yardage on the ground and the Bills committing costly mistakes in coverage and returns.
• Coaching decisions by Joe Brady were heavily criticized for poor play-calling, particularly ineffective WR screens, while defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was urged to address the secondary's coverage issues.