The New England Patriots entered the season finale at the top of the NFL Draft order. By the time quarterback Joe Milton was finished carving up the Buffalo Bills' defense, the Patriots had slipped to fourth.

Patriots fans who coveted that top selection, either to make the pick or trade it away for more draft capital, have been furious with the team since that game, even calling out players and coaches for winning. Recently, Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III responded to the upset fans while on Instagram Live.

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton, a sixth round selection by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft, made his first career pro start in the final week of the 2024 regular season.

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III was nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week award for Week 18.

If the New England Patriots decide to trade Joe Milton, these are the three best potential landing spots for the quarterback.

The sixth-round pick hasn't seen game action since the preseason. But Week 18 might be a good time for the Patriots to see what they have in him.

Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.