The New England Patriots were a half away from ending Buffalo’s five-year reign atop the AFC East.

But after allowing Josh Allen and the Bills to score touchdowns on five straight possessions, the postgame message Sunday following a 35-31 loss centered on the Patriots not making the same mistakes with three games still to play.

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“Move on to next week and learn from it,” said quarterback Drake Maye , who rushed for two touchdowns but also threw an interception in the third quarter that proved costly when Allen led the Bills to score that put Buffalo up 28-24.

The Patriots remain at the top of the AFC East standings with three games remaining . They have a one-game lead over the Bills.

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