Patriots Beat Bills, Miss Out on Top Draft Pick

In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different plans. Defensive end Keion White explained that deliberately losing a game can harm team morale. "If we were trying to lose, some guys would feel that and check out, " he said.Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and linebacker Christian Elliss echoed this sentiment, emphasizing their focus on winning. The Bills also rested many starters, but the Patriots didn't see this as an opportunity to slack off. Running back Antonio Gibson, who rushed for 41 yards, was pleased with the win despite the draft implications. He saw the season's struggles as a motivation for the offseason.