The Buffalo Bills will travel to Gillette Stadium today for a 1 p.m. showdown with the New England Patriots. This game carries major playoff implications, as a win keeps Buffalo in the hunt for the AFC East title, while a Patriots victory would clinch the division for New England.
The Bills (9-4) are coming off a thrilling 39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium last Sunday, while New England (11-2) had a bye after defeating the New York Giants on Monday Night Football two weeks ago. Buffalo is seeking revenge after a 23-20 home loss to the Patriots in Week 5, a game in which three turnovers and 11 penalties for 90 yards proved costly.
Red zone efficiency will play a crucial role in this divisional clash. Buffalo ranks ninth in the NFL in scoring opportunities inside the 20-yard line, while New England has struggled defensively, allowing touchdowns on 73 percent of red zone trips. The Bills have not been swept by the Patriots in a season series since 2019, back when Tom Brady was still leading New England.
GAME WEEK LINKS
- Top 5 storylines for Bills at Patriots | Week 15 (BuffaloBills.com)
- Bills open as slight favorites in critical Week 15 matchup with Patriots (SI.com)
- Bills look to keep AFC East title in play in showdown with Patriots (D&C.com)
- ‘Stay on task’ | The Bills look to stay in the race for AFC East on Sunday against New England (BuffaloBills.com)
- Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots a high-stakes AFC East rematch in Week 15 (BuffaloRumblings.com)
- Bills at Patriots: 5 things to watch for during Week 15 game (BillsWire.com)
- Bills’ Josh Allen is playing like a tank in a demolition derby and the NFL should be terrified (Syracuse.com)
- Bills pass rush needs a boost against MVP contender in pivotal AFC East clash (D&C.com)
- 3 keys to Bills getting revenge on Patriots in Week 15 AFC East showdown (SI.com)
- Can Josh Allen end the Patriots’ hot streak? Bills vs. Patriots predictions (D&C.com)
- Buffalo Bills Injury Report vs. Patriots | Week 15 (BuffaloBills.com)
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