Stefon Diggs made his long-awaited return to the sector Sunday evening — and the win meant greater than most.
After lacking practically a yr with a torn ACL, the New England Patriots vast receiver delivered the most effective efficiency of his profession in opposition to none aside from his former group, the Buffalo Payments.
Diggs had a breakout evening with 10 catches for 146 yards, serving to the Patriots hand the beforehand unbeaten Payments their first lack of the season and shut the hole within the AFC East.
The 31-year-old veteran regarded each bit like his previous self, finishing large catches on the proper instances, forming a dynamic reference to second-year quarterback Drake Maye. The duo led New England to one of many largest upsets of the yr, edging Buffalo 23–20 in Week 5.
After the sport, NBC’s Melissa Stark requested Diggs if the victory felt private — and the 31-year-old didn’t hesitate.
“one hundred pc,” Diggs stated. “Clearly, I like these guys. Nonetheless acquired a very good relationship with them. Bought plenty of respect for ’em. However I like the sport of soccer extra. And each time I am going out right here, I’m attempting to show it. Not solely to them, however to myself.”
His new quarterback, Maye, praised the veteran’s vitality and management below the intense lights. “Coming again right here first sport, prime time, you would see all of it week.”
He simply loves soccer,” Maye continued. “He’s acquired rather a lot within the tank left, so it’s good he’s a Patriot.”
In his postgame press convention, Diggs additionally spoke out about how he thought the Patriots’ efficiency “speaks volumes” in regards to the form of group they’ve constructed below new head coach Mike Vrabel.
And on a Sunday evening stage, with the whole league watching, Diggs made positive the message was loud and clear.
