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The New England Patriots faced a crushing defeat against the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-31 in Week 15, after leading 24-7 at halftime. Despite the strong start and a 21-point lead, the Patriots were unable to stop the Bills' comeback, which marked a historic turnaround as it was the first time since 1978 that the Patriots lost at home after leading by 17 or more points.
Mike Vrabel noted the inability of the Patriots' defense to make crucial stops in the second half, reflecting the team's frustration over pivotal pass interference calls that went against them as Buffalo rallied to secure the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive and dealing a blow to New England's AFC East title aspirations.