ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- At an initial glance, and without the benefit of film review, a look at which New England Patriots players are "up" and "down" from Sunday's 37-22 win over the Buffalo Bills:
Up
Tom Brady -- Quarterback was on his game, making some of the best deep-ball throws he's delivered in recent memory.
Jamie Collins -- Linebacker had an interception and then took over the play-calling duties for the defense after Jerod Mayo was lost to a knee injury.
Julian Edelman -- Receiver always comes to play, as he made some big plays early to get the offense going.
Chandler Jones -- When the Patriots could have been down after Mayo's knee injury, he delivered a strip sack that helped the Patriots stay in control.
Stephen Gostkowski -- While the kicker missed his first attempt of the season, which could have been the result of a low snap that affected the overall operation, he hit from 53 yards at the end of the second quarter and continues to be a steadying presence as the Patriots played tight on special teams.
Rob Ninkovich -- Defensive end played every snap and collected three sacks. He's the definition of a pure football player.
Darrelle Revis -- Mostly covering rookie receiver Sammy Watkins, he gave the rookie an introduction to Revis Island.
Brian Tyms -- Receiver delivered with a highlight catch on his 43-yard third-quarter touchdown.
Down
Danny Aiken -- Snapper delivered low on a missed field goal attempt in the first half.
Alfonzo Dennard -- Cornerback was closest in coverage on a Bills touchdown, was beaten deep and also picked up a penalty.
Jordan Devey -- Stepping in for injured left guard Dan Connolly, he was penalized for holding to negate a Rob Gronkowski touchdown.
Duron Harmon -- Two penalties -- one on defense, one on special teams, the latter of which had the Patriots pinned back after the Bills scored to close to 30-22.
Anyone covering Scott Chandler -- The Bills tight end had a big day.
