“There are guys who aren’t even playing who are screaming on the sidelines and wanting to win. I think we’re building something good, something that feels right here,” he added, according to Daniels. “And I’m proud to be a patriot.”

Sunday’s loss marked New England’s fifth straight and dropped the team to 3-12 this season.

The Patriots nearly pulled off a late comeback against the Bills when they scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to get within three points. However, Buffalo was able to move the chains and run out the clock after New England called all three timeouts on the ensuing possession.

Maye has been one of the Patriots’ few bright spots this season and continued to show his potential against Buffalo. He finished 22 of 36 for 261 yards and two touchdowns and one interception and added 30 rush yards on six attempts.

Maye’s defense of the New England team is admirable, especially for a quarterback still in his first season in the NFL.

The No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 draft has only been the Patriots’ starter since Week 6. Entering Sunday’s action, he completed 68.5 percent of his throws for 1,898 yards and 12 touchdowns while being picked off nine times.