"That has prompted some legendary players, like Julian Edelman, to have brutal reactions to what went down in Week 15, and although it's hard to argue what he's saying isn't true, it doesn't make it any easier to hear. The only hope is that the team will take this as a lesson, and maybe even Edelman's words as a challenge, as they look to secure a playoff berth against a rebounding Ravens team."
"I think my ultimate reaction was Josh Allen's MVP. Two, the Patriots may have needed to have this loss going into this back-end of the season. Three, the game seemed a little too bright at the end [for the Patriots].You definitely saw how deficient the defense was for the Patriots without Milton Williams in a got-to-have-it-type games. They were undermanned, but so were the Buffalo Bills."
The Patriots surrendered a 21-point lead and lost to the Bills, costing them the AFC East title opportunity despite a strong first half. The collapse revealed defensive weaknesses, particularly without Milton Williams, and raised questions about the young roster handling big moments. Julian Edelman reacted harshly, calling out Josh Allen's MVP play and suggesting the loss might be necessary for the team's growth. The team faces the Baltimore Ravens next and must address personnel and execution shortfalls to secure a playoff berth. The loss serves as a warning that long winning streaks require sustained performance.
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