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Did Drake Maye drop-off begin last year vs. Bills?

A lingering quarterback slump may turn a Patriots‑Bills showdown into a surprise for fans.

By · Published October 1, 2026  23:53 UTC · Updated October 2, 2026  00:27 UTC

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The unease stems from whispers that Drake Maye’s production may have already slipped before his first meeting with Buffalo, a narrative that contradicts preseason hype. Bills defensive coordinator publicly noted Maye is ‘going through some stuff,’ while Yahoo Sports analysts have given Buffalo a slight edge and warned of a ‘desperate’ Patriots upset.

Mike Vrabel highlighted an undervalued element of the Bills’ success ahead of the game, and Buffalo Rumblings asked whether the quarterback’s drop‑off began last season. The unanswered question remains whether Maye’s struggles will tip the balance in favor of the Bills.

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What has the Bills defensive coordinator said about Drake Maye?

He said Maye is ‘going through some stuff.’

How do analysts view the Patriots vs Bills matchup?

Yahoo Sports gives the Bills a slight edge, warns of a possible ‘desperate’ Patriots upset, and notes an underrated part of Bills’ success mentioned by Mike Vrabel.

What question is being raised about Maye’s performance history?

Buffalo Rumblings asks whether Maye’s drop‑off began last year against the Bills.

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