In the short-term, the Patriots basically saved their season with Sunday’s 29-26 win at Buffalo. It’s only Week 4, but a loss would have put them three games behind the Bills in the AFC East race. Instead, they’re 2-2 and one back of the 3-1 Bills, with three months of football still ahead.
They still can accomplish their three goals — win the division, host playoff games, and compete for championships.
“It gets us back in the race,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “We’re lucky to get out of here with a win, but it does get us back in the race.”
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