Efton Chism III made a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch to lead the New England Patriots to a 29-26 upset victory over the Buffalo Bills. However, Buffalo's C. J.
Gardner-Johnson dismissed the play, calling Chism a "practice squad player" who "made a hell of a catch" and likely won't repeat the feat. Chism, an undrafted free agent since 2025, has never been on the Patriots' practice squad and has played in 11 career games. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel defended Chism, praising his work ethic and dedication, noting he takes "a million reps" and is highly respected.
Gardner-Johnson, on his fifth NFL team in two years, also criticized New England's overall performance, stating they "didn't do s--- better than us" and barely scored. The Bills and Patriots will face again in Week 13 in New England.
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