AFC Defensive Player of the Month
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau wins AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors.
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After the loss to New England, Democrat and Chronicle columnist Sal Maiorana called the Bills’ performance “just awful” and said they “richly deserved to lose.”
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During the second quarter, Josh Allen scrambled under pressure from Patriots defenders Christian Elliss and Dre'mont Jones.
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The Bills-Patriots game was played October 4, 2026, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors after a dominant stretch to start the 2026 season. Democrat and Chronicle reported he recorded six sacks and three forced fumbles in the Bills' first three games, leading the entire NFL in sacks and setting a franchise record for sacks through three games.
The recognition came despite the Bills losing to the New England Patriots 29-26 on October 4 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Spectrum Local News reported this marked the second straight year the struggling Patriots outplayed Buffalo. Columnist Sal Maiorana called the Bills' performance "just awful" and said they "richly deserved to lose."
Rousseau Credits Scheme and Teammates
Rousseau attributed his fast start to Buffalo's defensive system and his defensive-line partners. The scheme gave him chances to rush the quarterback effectively. His teammates created constant pressure up front. Six sacks in three games represents an elite pace — on track for 32 sacks over a full season.
Allen Struggles Under Pressure in Patriots Loss
Sports Yahoo reported quarterback Josh Allen threw for 253 yards and a touchdown but struggled with consistency and threw a critical interception. During the second quarter, Patriots defenders Christian Elliss and Dre'mont Jones pressured Allen, forcing him to scramble. Head Topic Sports noted Allen's inconsistency cost Buffalo in the close game.
Bills Fall to 3-1 After Rival Upset
The loss dropped Buffalo to 3-1 and extended their recent struggles against New England. Spectrum Local News noted the Patriots have now defeated the Bills in back-to-back seasons. Sports Yahoo reported the Bills hope this loss will not repeat last season's pattern, when the Patriots finished two games behind Buffalo.
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