PLOT TWIST: The Patriots measured up so well to the five-time defending AFC East Champion Bills in their 23-20 victory Sunday night that Chad Finn's updated assessment of this team is going to require a full recalibration of expectations.
PATIENCE PAYS OFF: Mike Vrabel stuck by running back Rhamondre Stevenson and kicker Andy Borregales despite their early season struggles, and both came up big in the win over the Bills. Khari Thompson has more in the notebook.
GIBSON OUT: Patriots running back Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, a league source confirmed Monday. Nicole Yang has the news.
MEDIA BLITZ: Hours after the Patriots stunned the Bills Sunday night, Vrabel was back at it on Monday morning with his weekly radio interview, weighing in on Stefon Diggs, Drake Maye, and a signature win. Hayden Bird has more.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony battery charge for what authorities said Monday was a fight over parking, in addition to the misdemeanor charges that the Fox Sports analyst was already facing from the weekend incident in Indianapolis. ... Trevor Lawrence
tripped, got up, and scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining — turning a laughable miscue into an improbable score — and the Jaguars beat the Chiefs, 31-28, on Monday night.
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