Patriots upset Bills in London, AFC East and North roundup

Sunday’s action in the AFC East and North was defined by the Patriots’ London stunner against the Bills and two major injury storylines. New England edged Buffalo 29-26 overseas, while Lamar Jackson and Ja'Marr Chase both left their games, raising alarms for the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.

Patriots 29, Bills 26: Maye shines, Vrabel rips the flag

In London, Drake Maye delivered his best outing of the season, throwing three touchdown passes, including a late highlight-reel grab by Efton Chism, to lift the New England Patriots (2-2) over the Buffalo Bills (3-1) 29-26. The win jump-starts the Patriots’ AFC East hopes after an uneven start.

The game was followed by controversy. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that extended a Bills drive, then questioned official Bill Vinovich’s decision afterward. Even with the costly flag, New England held on to hand Buffalo its first loss of the season.

Jets: drought-snapping interception in loss to Bears

The New York Jets (1-3) fell 23-12 to the Bears but finally erased an embarrassing defensive stat. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick produced the Jets’ first interception in 637 days, ending an NFL-record 20-game interception drought. The breakthrough takeaway wasn’t enough to change the result, leaving the Jets near the bottom of the AFC East.

Dolphins 10, Vikings 15: Miami drops to 0-4 amid Tyreek buzz

The Miami Dolphins slipped to 0-4 with a 15-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, compounding a tense week. The NFL is reviewing an on-field collision and heated exchange between Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson and referee Adrian Hill that occurred during Minnesota’s win over Miami.

Off the field, a major rumor hangs over Miami’s star receiver. The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly reached out to Tyreek Hill’s agent about a possible reunion as injuries decimate their wide receiver room. Any potential move would directly impact a Dolphins offense already under pressure after its winless start.

Ravens 24, Titans 18: big win, big worry for Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens (3-1) took care of business with a 24-18 victory over the Tennessee Titans in one of the week’s marquee matchups, strengthening their grip on the AFC North race. The headline, though, is Lamar Jackson’s health. The star quarterback exited late in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return; the team now lists him as day-to-day. In a Week 4 already shaped by injuries to Jackson, Saquon Barkley and Ja'Marr Chase around the league, Baltimore is holding its breath.

Bengals 17, Jaguars 22: Ja'Marr Chase concussed

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) dropped a 22-17 decision to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a loss that could carry longer-term implications. Star wideout Ja'Marr Chase suffered a concussion in the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the game by the Bengals. Already highlighted as one of Week 4’s key injury stories, Chase’s status now looms over a team still searching for consistent rhythm.

Browns and Steelers stay in thick of AFC North race

The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers were idle but remain firmly in the AFC North mix. Cleveland sits at 3-1 alongside Baltimore at the top of the division, while Pittsburgh holds at 2-2. In a division already riddled with injuries to offensive stars, staying relatively healthy and steady could quickly become the deciding factor in the standings.