Bills and Patriots Set for First Matchup of the Season with Diverging Fortunes

Buffalo, dominating the AFC East, faces a struggling New England team led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

The Buffalo Bills (11-3) have already clinched their fifth consecutive AFC East title, contrasting sharply with the New England Patriots' 3-11 record this season.
Buffalo has transformed its rivalry with New England, winning seven of the last nine meetings after years of Patriots dominance under Tom Brady.
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye leads the Patriots with mixed results, showing promise with a 68.5% completion rate but struggling with turnovers, including nine interceptions this season.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been in stellar form, contributing 14 touchdowns without an interception in his last three games and breaking multiple NFL records this season.
The Patriots face uncertainty under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, with speculation about his job security growing after a disappointing season and recent frustrations over offensive play-calling.