New England lost to Buffalo for just the sixth time in 41 meetings since Bill Belichick arrived in Foxborough in 2000.

Quarterback Cam Newton loses the ball at the Buffalo 13 with 31 seconds left and New England falls to 2-5 with a 24-21 loss.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman had knee surgery earlier this week.

With a 2-4 record for the first time since 2000, New England is in a unique position going into Sunday’s game against the Bills.

New England’s top receiver Julian Edelman will miss at least this week, further thinning an already depleted receiving corps.

Cam Newton’s issues have multiplied in recent weeks, and New England coaches are on the fast track ‘to get better fast. … That’s the plan. That’s the goal.’

Coach Bill Belichick dances around questions about the upcoming trade deadline, where the Patriots could be sellers.

New England’s third straight loss was the result of a bad defense and a poor performance by quarterback Cam Newton.

Tom Brady accounted for five touchdowns in a victory Sunday, while the Patriots suffered their worst home loss under Bill Belichick.

Cam Newton throws three interceptions and New England is routed by the defending NFC champion 49ers.