Efton Chism III just blasted New England back into relevancy with a late touchdown, sealing a wild 29-26 road win over the division-rival Bills. Seriously, talk about a momentum shift! After a brutal 1-2 start to the season, including a blowout loss to the Jaguars that had Coach Mike Vrabel admitting his concern level was “very high,” this win wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. Vrabel wasn’t kidding when he said it “gets us back in the division race.” A loss here would’ve put them three games behind the Bills in the AFC East, and that’s a hole you just don’t want to dig.
Déjà Vu All Over Again?
This victory over Buffalo has some serious echoes of last season, and if you’re a New England fan, you’ve gotta be feeling that tingle. Remember 2025? The team also stumbled out of the gate with a 1-2 record before launching into an unbelievable 13-1 run that took them all the way to the AFC title. Last season, the real turning point wasn’t until a Week 5 win over the Bills, also a three-point road victory where they were underdogs, that really showed everyone Drake Maye was ready to make a leap in his second season. This Sunday’s game, in Week 4, felt eerily similar. They went into Buffalo, missing key pieces like A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez, and still outplayed the Bills. Maye went toe-to-toe with Allen, Vrabel said. It’s like history is trying to repeat itself, and who are we to argue with a script like that?
Can They Stack Wins and Keep This Vibe Going?
Last season, that Buffalo win ignited a streak that didn’t end until another meeting with the Bills in December. While this year’s schedule might be a bit tougher for that exact kind of run, the next few weeks look promising. They’ve got the Raiders at home next, then the Jets, followed by the Bears, Dolphins, Packers, and Lions in London. The Raiders, despite a 3-0 start, are still a bit of a question mark. But the Jets and Dolphins? Those two could be seriously overmatched by a suddenly confident New England squad. Things get a little tougher with the NFC North teams, especially facing the Bears in Chicago and trying to slow down the Lions’ offense in London. But the Packers have looked vulnerable, so there are definitely opportunities here. Can they rattle off another winning streak and truly put the rest of the league on notice? It’s gonna be wild to watch.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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