The New England Patriots handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season on Sunday, and they did it in dramatic style. Drake Maye found Efton Chism III for a 23-yard touchdown with 1:50 left, and Chism made the catch with one hand, ESPN and CBS Sports reported. The Patriots won 29-26.

Buffalo had one last chance, but safety Craig Woodson intercepted Josh Allen to end it. The Bills dropped to 3-1. The Patriots improved to 2-2.

Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns. It was a strong bounce-back for the second-year quarterback, who had struggled in a loss the week before. ESPN described the game as a turning point for a young team still learning how to close out tight wins.

Chism is a fresh face. He made the team as an undrafted free agent, and his one-handed catch will likely be on highlight shows all week.

Allen still put up big numbers, as he usually does. But the turnover at the end proved costly, and Buffalo's defense could not hold a late lead.

Here is the background. For most of the past two decades, these teams' rivalry was one-sided. New England dominated the AFC East during the Tom Brady era, winning six Super Bowls. Since Brady left in 2020, Buffalo has taken over the division behind Allen. Wins like Sunday's give Patriots fans hope that the balance is shifting.

New England plays next on the road, while Buffalo returns home looking to start a new streak.

For fans who missed it, highlights are on the NFL app and team channels.

What we know: New England won 29-26, and Buffalo is 3-1.
What we don't: Whether Maye's late-game play this week becomes a pattern.