ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots on Sunday to improve to 5-0, with quarterback Josh Allen throwing for three touchdowns in a commanding divisional victory at Highmark Stadium.

The result extended Buffalo's dominance over New England and kept the Bills at the top of the AFC East. Allen entered the game as one of the league's form players, having thrown four touchdowns in his first four games, which included a Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

New England, under their young quarterback Drake Maye, struggled to match Buffalo's offensive tempo. The Patriots have sought to rebuild after several seasons of transition, but the gap in talent and continuity against a Super Bowl contender remained evident across four quarters.

Head coach Sean McDermott's defense pressured Maye repeatedly, forcing turnovers that Buffalo converted into points. The win positioned the Bills as early favorites in the division and strengthened Allen's case in the early-season Most Valuable Player conversation.

Buffalo's unbeaten run sets up a demanding stretch of their schedule, with the franchise again carrying expectations of a deep playoff push after years of near-misses in the AFC.