New England’s wideout room finally looks the part of a high-functioning unit. Stefon Diggs anchors the corps as a veteran conduit for Drake Maye, transforming a 2024 misfit group into a more dynamic, reliable threat. A prime-time win at Buffalo underscored the upgrade, with Maye flashing growth and Diggs delivering a big-yardage, high-grade performance. PFF numbers reinforce the shift, painting Diggs as the season-long catalyst and Maye as a developing passer with clear upside.

The Patriots’ acquisition of Diggs, a 3-year, $65.3 million deal, has reshaped target distribution behind him with Boutte, Douglas, and Mack Hollins contending for snaps. Through five weeks, New England sits mid-pack in yards and first downs—yet its improved efficiency and Diggs’ volume-leaning profile suggest a credible path back toward juggernaut status in a competitive division.

Fantasy managers should watch Diggs closely as the veteran safe-guard in a still-young offense, with Maye’s continued ascent amplifying the upside for both Diggs and the supporting cast. If the connection clicks consistently, the 1,000-yard ceiling Diggs once flirted with in Buffalo could become a Patriots reality, cementing the duo as reliable weekly fantasy assets.

Buffalo dropped to 4-1 as Josh Allen and the Bills squandered chances in a 23-20 loss to New England, capping a sloppy night with three turnovers. A botched handoff fumble, Keon Coleman’s fumble, and an ill‑timed third‑quarter pick swung momentum to the Patriots. Stefon Diggs posted 146 yards in his first return to Buffalo since the trade, while James Cook was held to 49 rushing yards. Buffalo’s home win streak ends at 14 as the AFC East tightens behind Drake Maye.

New England stunned Buffalo in Orchard Park, riding a clutch, late-game drive from Drake Maye to seal a 23-20 win on Sunday Night Football.

Maye finished 22-of-30 for 273 yards, delivering when it mattered most as Stefon Diggs dominated as Buffalo’s top target with 146 yards on 10 receptions in his return to Buffalo. Rhamondre Stevenson punched in two rushing scores after an early fumble, while the Patriots’ defense limited Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense for most of the night.

The Bills couldn’t sustain explosive plays, and James Cook was held to 49 rushing yards. New England’s win reshapes the AFC East narrative and signals meaningful fantasy upside for Maye’s growing floor and Diggs’ high-volume upside in a tough, playoff-contending landscape.