The New England Patriots wrapped up their 2024 campaign in the worst way possible; with a win over the Buffalo Bills. The 23-16 victory gave New England a 4-13 record on the year, and it led to them falling from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to No. 4. Immediately after the game, head coach Jerod Mayo got fired by the Patriots, signaling the start of another new era after his failed year with the team.
Bumps in the road were expected with Mayo, but his final month in charge of the team was catastrophic, highlighted by a win that could be considered borderline malpractice.