Patriots upset Bills 23-20 as Borregales kicks game-winner

New England pulled off a 23-20 upset of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, ending Buffalo’s unbeaten start to the season and handing the Patriots their biggest road victory in years. Rookie kicker Andres Borregales drilled a 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining to seal the win after quarterback Drake Maye led a final, 37-yard drive. Maye finished 22-of-30 for 273 yards, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, making his first return to Buffalo since being traded, caught 10 passes for 146 yards.

The game was defined by a combination of big plays by New England and self-inflicted mistakes by Buffalo. The Bills committed three turnovers and were flagged 11 times for 90 yards, repeatedly stalling promising drives. Marcus Jones’ interception of Josh Allen late in the third quarter swung momentum to New England, and Christian Gonzalez’s pass breakup on a fourth-quarter Buffalo target forced a tying field-goal attempt rather than a go-ahead touchdown.

Maye’s composure on the decisive drive capped a strong night for the second-year quarterback, who completed several key throws while moving the pocket. Head coach Mike Vrabel applauded Maye’s growth and...