The New England Patriots fell to 9-6 on the 2021 season with an uncharacteristically subpar performance in their Week Sixteen loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Running back Damien Harris was the lone bright spot for the Pats, carrying the ball 18 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns. However, quarterback Mac Jones finished the game completing just 14 of 32 passes for 145 yards and two interceptions. Still, the story of the day for New England would be costly penalties, and the inability of both the Patriots offense and defense to make plays when most needed.