"That is, until the Patriots went on a 10-game win streak, which included beating the Bills in Buffalo, and eventually won the divisional title and the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. They went on to have one of the most difficult routes to the Super Bowl in NFL history, facing all top-5 defenses in their three playoff games, and will now face another when they take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX."
"Bills fans are having a hard time accepting that their rule over the AFC East is over Although it's not unexpected for fans of divisional rival teams to express their distaste for a team that is their direct competition, it is funny to see a fanbase, like that of the Bills, focus so much on what the Patriots are doing while simultaneously still complaining about how they lost their divisional round matchup."
"It didn't take long for all the excuses to make their way to Twitter about why the Patriots were the AFC representative in this year's Super Bowl, as several accounts immediately dismissed what they accomplished and chalked it up to their schedule. Then some believe their Super Bowl appearance is "flukey," which doesn't make a lot of sense, considering teams don't just get handed wins to reach the game. That's where the current narrative is in Buffalo regarding the Patriots."
The Patriots began 2025 with low expectations but then won 10 straight games, including a victory over the Bills in Buffalo, secured the AFC East title and No. 2 AFC seed. The team faced and beat top-five defenses in each of three playoff games en route to Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks. Mike Vrabel's first season as head coach produced the turnaround. Bills fans reacted angrily and skeptically on social media, offering excuses and labeling the Patriots' run as fluky or schedule-driven. Several accounts dismissed the accomplishments and framed the Super Bowl appearance as undeserved.
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