The Patriots ultimately settled for a field goal at the end of the half to make the score 24-7. The defense allowed touchdowns in four straight possessions in the second half, while the Patriots scored just one more touchdown, resulting in a 35-31 loss.

While Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel calls for consistency by the referees, he says it isn't the reason why the team lost to the Bills.

The Patriots opened up a spot on their 53-man roster on Monday when they waived linebacker Caleb Murphy. Murphy was claimed by New England in October off the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He appeared in five games for the Patriots this season and totaled two tackles.

The officiating in Sunday's loss to the Bills was a topic of conversation for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel on Monday morning.