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C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Efton Chism III is a 'practice squad player' who 'made a hell of a catch'

Patriots ride confidence from Bills win as locker‑room comments spark fresh rivalry heat.

By · Published October 5, 2026  21:50 UTC · Updated October 5, 2026  21:50 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Patriots ride confidence from Bills win as locker‑room comments spark fresh rivalry heat.
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Patriots fans are buzzing after a road victory over the Bills that sparked a confidence surge, a boost the team hopes to ride into upcoming games, while Bills supporters are left uneasy following a sloppy week‑4 loss that exposed defensive lapses. The flashpoint arrived when safety C.J.

Vrabel later delivered a sharp jab, referencing the phrase “eight teams in four years” as a brutal response to Gardner‑Johnson’s remarks. With the next matchup on the schedule, observers will watch whether the Patriots can sustain their confidence boost and if the Bills will adjust personnel to close the performance gap.

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Who is Efton Chism III?

He is the player who made a touchdown catch and was described by Mike Vrabel as having earned more opportunities, while a teammate labeled him a practice‑squad player.

What did C.J. Gardner‑Johnson say about Chism?

He downplayed Chism’s touchdown, referring to him as a “practice squad player.”

How did Mike Vrabel respond?

Vrabel said Chism has earned more opportunities, praised the catch, and later delivered a sharp jab that referenced “eight teams in four years.”

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