In his return to Buffalo, a motivated Stefon Diggs delivered the most prolific performance from a Patriots wideout in years.
The former Buffalo Bill caught 10 passes for 146 yards, moving the chains eight times in a shocking 23-20 upset victory for New England. The 146 yards are the most for any Patriots receiver since DeVante Parker (156) in 2022.
The highlight of Diggs’ evening was a scramble-drill 32-yard catch. With Maye rolling to his right, Diggs improvised down the field, shaking cornerback Tre’Davious White and tapping two feet in bounds after the quarterback delivered a laser.
Diggs spent four year in Buffalo (2020-23), making the Pro Bowl every season. Prior to the game, Diggs told the NBC broadcast that he’d been looking forward to coming back to Highmark Stadium.
“(Feeling) nostalgic,” Diggs said. “It’s been a long time. Obviously I’ve got a lot of love and respect for this team and fanbase. I’m excited. I’m ready. I waited all week for it.”
Diggs certainly delivered. It was his second straight game going over 100 receiving yards, making him the first Patriots wideout since Julian Edelman in 2019 to hit the 100-yard mark in back-to-back games.
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