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Bills Erase 21-0 Deficit, Beat Patriots 35-31 After Late DPI on Carlton Davis

Patriots decried a late pass interference flag that preceded Buffalo's go-ahead score.

Overview

  • The pivotal call came with 8:13 remaining when Carlton Davis was flagged for defensive pass interference on a third-down pass to Keon Coleman, giving Buffalo a first down at New England's 32-yard line.
  • James Cook ran in from 11 yards three plays later to give the Bills a lead they did not relinquish.
  • Earlier in the quarter, Marcus Jones was penalized for pass interference on a deep ball that resulted in a 37-yard Keon Coleman catch, with the flag declined.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel called the decisions judgment calls, while Davis criticized the late timing of the flag that extended Buffalo's winning drive.
  • The defeat at Gillette Stadium ended New England's 10-game winning streak and delayed an AFC East clinch, and Davis briefly exited with a groin injury before returning for the final series.