New England snapped a three-game slide with a 29-26 Thanksgiving-week style win over division rival Buffalo, as Drake Maye delivered his most complete game to date and momentum began to build for the Patriots. Across major outlets, rankings shifted modestly upward, signaling cautious optimism about Maye’s resurgence and the team’s upside after the Buffalo victory. Analysts highlighted Maye’s performance under pressure and the Bills’ vulnerable defense as key drivers of the turnaround, while questions linger about consistency moving forward. The win set the stage for potential rebound, contingent on sustaining performance and defeating tougher opponents ahead.