Patriots clinch AFC East
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For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots won the AFC East division with Sunday's win over the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills' loss in Week 17.
Facing a one-point deficit against the Eagles and mere seconds left on the clock, the Bills put the ball into the hands of their standout signal-caller, Josh Allen. Their decision backfired.
The Patriots are champions again of the AFC East, as they officially clinched the division title following the Bills' loss to the Eagles.
The Buffalo Bills' reign as AFC East champs is done thanks to a Week 17 loss to the Eagles. Here's a look at who stood out as winners and losers in that defeat.
According to wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the latest motivational approach — sparked by head coach Mike Vrabel’s approach in the days leading up to Sunday’s win over the Jets, and figures to be the mantra moving forward into the regular-season finale against the Dolphins: Earn everything.
Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later
Drake Maye threw a career-high five touchdown passes as the New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets 42-10.
The New England Patriots are back on top of the AFC East after Saturday’s big win and the Buffalo Bills ’ loss. Quarterback Drake Maye has led the the way and has the offense looking like the Tom Brady days. Speaking of looking good, his wife Ann Michael Maye crushed her game-day fit once again Sunday.