Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel speaks after big win over Bills
- On Monday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's post-game comments dismissing Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III as a "practice-squad player" after Sunday's 29-26 victory.
- Buffalo safety Gardner-Johnson, who was not in coverage on the play, insisted he was unimpressed by the game-winning catch, claiming the Patriots "didn't do s--- better than us" during their Sunday contest.
- Contrary to Gardner-Johnson's remarks, Chism has never been on an NFL practice squad. He has remained on the Patriots' 53-man roster since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
- Appearing on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show on Monday, Vrabel trolled the veteran safety, noting Gardner-Johnson has played for eight teams in four years. "I guess he knows the drill," Vrabel said.
- New England improved to 2-2 with the win, while Buffalo fell to 3-1. The two teams face off again in Week 13 on December 6, potentially renewing the rivalry with heightened stakes.
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Mike Vrabel Responds to C.J. Gardner-Johnson After Patriots’ Win - FINCHANNEL
The Patriots coach defended Efton Chism after the Bills safety dismissed the receiver’s game-winning catch. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel answered C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Monday after the Buffalo Bills safety dismissed receiver Efton Chism III’s role in New England’s 29-26 victory. “For a guy that’s been on eight teams in four years, I mean, […]
Bills player dismisses Patriots hero as 'practice squad player'
Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) makes a catch for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesAfter a 1-2 start to the season, the New England Patriots were able to bounce back in a big way on Sunday afternoon, pulling off an upset win over the Buffalo Bills on the road after Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III mad…
The Bills and Patriots are talking trash about each other and the verbal joust is very entertaining
C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed Efton Chism's one-handed touchdown catch as a practice squad play. Mike Vrabel fired back, mocking the Bills safety's many team changes.
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