Noted Patriots fan and TV analyst Bill Simmons had a surprisingly cool-headed outlook on New England's season after losing to the Bills.

Josh Allen put his blood, sweat, tears, and more into Sunday’s win. The Bills quarterback was seen vomiting on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Buffalo’s 35–31 comeback victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The New England Patriots (11-3) continued a familiar pattern Sunday, generating most of their offensive production in the first half. While that approach was more than enough against the New York Giants,

The Patriots were victimized by the ability and determination of Allen. The quarterback led a second-quarter touchdown drive to get the Bills on the board as they went into the locker room trailing by a 24-7 margin. However, the Bills were rejuvenated in the second half and they scored on their first four drives in the final 30 minutes.

Dropping a game to Buffalo will only amplify criticism, but the Patriots will have a chance to prove their doubters wrong by winning the rest of their regular-season games and performing well in the playoffs.