New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is backing coach Jerod Mayo despite the Patriots' continued struggles on the season. "What he’s doing, I think it will work out in the future," Wise told reporters,

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo showed some aggression Sunday against the Bills. Mayo called a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from deep within the Patriots’ territory. Long snapper Joe Cardona direct snapped to safety/punt protector Dell Pettus, who rushed up the middle for 2 yards and a first down.

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