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Patriots break first-half record, but collapse in disastrous second-half meltdown

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After a spectacular first half, the Patriots folded under pressure in the second half.

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We've heard the expression "a tale of two halves," but the New England Patriots put on a textbook display of what that means. After an incredible first quarter against the Bills, they would eventually go into the half with a 17-point lead.

By the time the clock hit triple zeros, the Bills were the ones celebrating their 35-31 win.