New England has won two straight, while New Orleans snapped a four-game losing streak last week.

Coach Mike Vrabel let New England know Sunday’s game was a big one and the Patriots went on to hand Buffalo its first loss.

Stefon Diggs has 146 yards receiving in his return to Buffalo to help New England wins its second straight.

Buffalo has won five straight AFC East titles and 14 straight regular-season home games.

New England recovered from a sloppy effort against Pittsburgh to rout Carolina, with Buffalo up next.

Drake Maye throws for two touchdowns and runs for another as New England reaches the .500 mark.

New England coach Mike Vrabel announces Terrell Williams has prostate cancer.

New England has shown flashes during its 1-2 start but has made too many mistakes to succeed.

The second-year cornerback has not play this season because a hamstring injury.

New England turned the ball over five times, including twice at Pittsburgh’s 2-yard line, in a loss Sunday.