Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: 4 pregame thoughts for Week 16
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These are three pregame thoughts before the Buffalo Bills face the New England Patriots later today at Gillette Stadium
For the second time in less than a month, the Buffalo Bills will be facing the New England Patriots. This matchup is different as the Bills played the Patriots at home back in Week 13 and was a game where the windy weather conditions had a major impact on the game.
The Patriots with rookie Mac Jones attempted only three passes the entire game but it was enough to secure the win by a final score of 14-10. The Bills would suffer their first division loss since the 2019 season and would be squarely in second place in the AFC East.
This week, the weather should not be a factor and that should allow both teams to have their full playbook. However, the Bills will be contending with the noise from the Patriots fans.
These are a few pregame thoughts for the Buffalo Bills before their Week 16 matchup with the New England Patriots.