James Cook & Josh Allen vs. Patriots: Can Bills CAPITALIZE on Drake Maye’s Struggles?
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Buffalo Bills eye a 4-0 start—will Drake Maye’s slump give them the edge? Joe Marino previews the Week 4 clash as the Bills return home to face the New England Patriots, highlighting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's struggles and the intricate chess match between Mike Vrabel and Joe Brady. Turnovers, a shaky New England offensive line, and injuries to key playmakers like AJ Brown set the stage for a high-stakes AFC showdown.
Key matchups include James Cook’s ground game against a Patriots defense ranked 30th in EPA vs. the run, with Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox poised to exploit New England’s suspect linebacker coverage. Defensive standouts like Greg Rousseau and Dion Dawkins are primed to disrupt the Patriots’ floundering attack, while Marcus Jones looms as a special teams threat. Can Buffalo’s pressure and diverse looks extend Maye’s slump, or will New England find answers on the road?
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