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The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills play Sunday in a game that could decide the AFC East. Head coach Mike Vrabel's Patriots enter the game with a record of 11-2 on the year. With a win, New England would clinch the AFC East division title.
The New England Patriots 10-game win streak is now over, being defeated at home Sunday by divisional rivals, the Buffalo Bills. Before the game started, a moment of silence was held for the victims of this weekend's shooting at Brown University, where two people were killed and nine were injured, according to a report from CNN.
But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.
Ray Davis' kickoff returns were a huge help for the Bills as he put Allen and the offense in prime positions to charge down the field and take the lead. Davis had three returns that went for over 30 yards, even taking one a total of 58 yards. As expected, the Bills capitalized on this moment.
Mike Vrabel was Derrick Henry’s coach with the Tennessee Titans from 2018 through 2023. Now he’ll face his former running back Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens host the New England Patriots.
The Patriots opened up a spot on their 53-man roster on Monday when they waived linebacker Caleb Murphy. Murphy was claimed by New England in October off the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He appeared in five games for the Patriots this season and totaled two tackles.
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NFL fans are furious with refs in Patriots vs. Bills game
The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills are locked into a tight contest at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Sunday. The Patriots raced out to a huge lead against the Patriots in the first half.
The Ravens started the season 1-5 but have now won six of their last eight games. They shut out the Bengals, 24-0, last Sunday to improve to 7-7. Baltimore is currently one game behind the Steelers (8-6) in the AFC North, but John Harbaugh and co. control their destiny because they play at Pittsburgh the last weekend of the season.
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Callahan: Why the Patriots’ luck will change, an old problem resurfaces and more Week 16 thoughts
A depleted Patriots defense can help itself by generating more turnovers. And the numbers say that could start Sunday.