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Joe Milton III shines in Patriots' surprising Week 18 win vs. Bills

Joe Milton III shines in Patriots' surprising Week 18 win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Rookie quarterback Joe Milton III made his NFL debut for the New England Patriots in Sunday afternoon's Week 18 regular season finale versus the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, and he played great.

In fact, he played so well that the Patriots beat the Bills 23-16 and, as a result, slid from the No. 1 pick to the No. 4 pick in the final 2025 NFL Draft order.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye started the game but only played one series.