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After the Patriots defeated the Bills 29-26, Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed the game-winning catch by Efton Chism as a fluke by a 'practice squad player.' Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel responded by highlighting Chism's active roster status and work ethic, while noting Gardner-Johnson's history of frequent team changes.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel publicly mocked Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after the latter dismissed the Patriots' 29-26 victory as a fluke. Gardner-Johnson claimed wide receiver Efton Chism was a 'practice-squad player' who made a one-time highlight-reel catch, while Vrabel highlighted Chism's consistent practice performance and roster status. The exchange follows a contentious game where Vrabel was previously penalized for profanity.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel responded to Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's postgame criticism of the Patriots' 29-26 victory. Gardner-Johnson dismissed the game-winning touchdown by wide receiver Efton Chism as a fluke by a 'practice squad player.' Vrabel countered by highlighting Chism's work ethic and noting that Gardner-Johnson has been on eight teams in four years. Chism, an undrafted free agent from 2025, caught two passes for 42 yards, including the 23-yard touchdown, after Mack Hollins was injured.
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed the New England Patriots' 29-26 victory over the Bills as a fluke, crediting wide receiver Efton Chism’s one-handed end-zone catch as a one-time anomaly. Gardner-Johnson claimed Chism is a fringe player who likely won't replicate the play, while Patriots coach Mike Vrabel countered by highlighting Chism's experience across eight teams in four years. The teams will meet again in Week 13.
The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 29-26 in a Week 4 upset at Highmark Stadium, snapping Buffalo's winless streak. Drake Maye led a late fourth-quarter comeback, culminating in a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch by Efton Chism III. The win improved New England to 2-2, while Buffalo fell to 3-1, marking the first loss for the Bills at their new home.
Drake Maye delivered a strong performance to lead the New England Patriots to a 29-26 upset victory over the Buffalo Bills. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns, helping New England secure a 2-2 record. The game concluded with a diving catch by wide receiver Efton Chism in the final minute. Although the Bills remain first in the AFC East, this marks their first loss of the season.