On Sunday, Josh Allen“s Buffalo Bills faced a disappointing defeat, losing 30-13 against the Miami Dolphins. Former New England Patriots guard Damien Woody expressed concern that the Bills have wasted their six-year reign in the AFC East. He believes that under quarterback Drake Maye, the New England Patriots are emerging as serious contenders in the division.
Woody shared his insights on the current landscape of the AFC East on Monday, noting that despite the Bills winning the division five times in a row, they have yet to secure a Super Bowl or even reach the championship game during Allen”s time at the helm. The Dolphins, who had been considered one of the weaker teams this season, surprisingly dominated the game. De”Von Achane rushed for 172 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Tua Tagovailoa threw for two touchdowns, leading to the convincing win.
Following Week 10, Drake Maye and the Patriots took control of the AFC East, currently holding an 8-2 record, which places them 1.5 games ahead of the Bills. They also have a 47.2% probability of claiming the division title. A critical matchup is set for December 14, when the Patriots will host the Bills. New England holds the tiebreaker thanks to their victory in Week 5, making another win in the upcoming game potentially decisive for the division championship.
During the defeat to the Dolphins, Josh Allen struggled significantly with turnovers and overall inconsistency. He threw an interception in the end zone, fumbled in the fourth quarter, and had difficulty establishing an offensive rhythm. The Bills managed to secure only three first downs through the first three quarters of the game.
Looking ahead, the Patriots face a challenging schedule, with games against teams like Tampa Bay, Houston, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. Only the Texans are not leading their respective division. Meanwhile, the Bills will have to contend with a tough slate that includes matchups against teams like Tennessee, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, New York, and of course, the Patriots.
For fans eager to follow the Bills, the latest schedule and depth chart for the upcoming 2024-25 NFL season are available.
