Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller's sack of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye unlocks $1.5 million contract-incentive bonus
The Buffalo Bills accomplished their goal of getting significant playing time for some of their younger players during Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New England Patriots.
Mack Hollins, two catches away from a $50,000 bonus, also hit his mark. If he has a fantastic day and records 72 receiving yards, he earns a $200,000 incentive. Tight end Dawson Knox needs eight catches to unlock a $100,000 bonus and 89 receiving yards away from another $100,000 escalator.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws while pressured by Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40)cduring the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) AP
Robert Kraft and the Patriots lost out on the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft by winning Sunday’s game. Ownership also deserves criticism for Jerod Mayo being a one-and-done head coach. The Patriots fired him after Sunday’s loss, despite knowing he was a rookie coach inheriting the worst roster in the league.
The Buffalo Bills (13-4) came into Sunday's game at the New England Patriots having already wrapped up the AFC East along with the second overall seed in the AFC playoffs. As a result, many of the starters were rested, including star quarterback Josh Allen, who played just one snap to extend his consecutive games started streak to 115.
The Buffalo Bills finally have completed their 2024 NFL regular season schedule. The Bills (13-4) ended up losing to the New England Patriots (4-13) in their Week 18 matchup.
The result, however, was Von Miller being credited for the sack and a 9-yard loss in the first series of their Week 18 matchup. The sack was Miller's sixth of the season, earning him a $1.5 million bonus.
Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller needed one sack against the New England Patriots to trigger a $1.5million bonus. Three plays later, Drake Maye was on the ground and Miller was celebrating. It
Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.