5. Do you hear what I hear?
The Bills are on the scene in Foxborough today for a Saturday showdown with an AFC East division rival – the New England Patriots. A rematch of Buffalo's Week 4 contest in Orchard Park, the game signifies only the second time in franchise history that the Bills (10-4) and Patriots (11-3) are meeting with 10 or more wins each. The last time the foes had a similar situation was in Week 15 of the 1964 season, with Buffalo topping New England 24-14.
As the Bills prepare to play at home against the New England Patriots, scroll through to view photos from previous matchups between the two opponents.
October 29, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field.
December 16, 2001 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots during an NFL game. Aaron Schobel #94
October 29, 2018 | Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field, September 29, 2019. Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes
November 1, 1970 | Buffalo Bills back Greg Jones (36) is stopped by Boston Patriots back John Bramlett (57), and end Ron Berger (88), as he tried to score in first period at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Mass. On the next play Jones made it for a touchdown. The rest of the players are unidentified.
October 29, 2018 | Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (11) reception - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field.
Photo by Bill Wippert
October 29, 2018 | Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field. Photo by Sara Schmidle
November 5, 2000 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie (7) scrambles and gets the pass off despite defensive pressure by New England Patriots' Willie McGinest (55) during first quarter NFL action in Foxboro, Mass.
October 29, 2018 | Sack by Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field.
October 29, 2018 | Thurman Thomas Jersey Retirement Ceremony - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field. Photo by Sara Schmidle
September 25, 2011 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Stevie Johnson.
October 29, 2018 | Jersey retirement ceremony for Thurman Thomas - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field.
Photo by Bill Wippert
September 25, 2011 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Brian Moorman celebrates after the game winning field goal.
October 29, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field. Photo by Sara Schmidle
September 1, 1962 | Cookie Gilchrist (34), Buffalo Bills fullback almost made a first down in this end run before being brought down by Chuck Shonta (34) of the Boston Patriots in their exhibition game at Boston University Field. Boston's Dick Klein (62) and Nick Buoniconti (85) along with Mack Yoho (81) of the Bills are in on this first quarter action.
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (11) touchdown Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
December 28, 2014 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Fred Jackson.
Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, September 29, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
October 20, 1968 | Richard Trapp (28), Buffalo Bills end leaps after taking pass from Don Darragh and picking up first down in second period of their game with Boston Patriots in Boston. Patriots bringing him down are John Williamson (left), and John Charles.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots September 29, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Craig Melvin
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) interception Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
December 26, 1999 | Buffalo Bills kicker Steve Christie (2) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New England Patriots in overtime at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.The Bills defeated the Patriots 13-10. Patriots cornerback Kato Serwanga (31) walks off the field.
September 25, 2011 | Fred Jackson scores a touchdown for the Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots.
November 26, 1995 | Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett (97) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) during the second quarter of their game in Orchard Park, N.Y.
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
October 29, 2018 | Thurman Thomas halftime jersey retirement - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field.
Photo by Kevin Hoffman
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (11) touchdown Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Adam Glanzman
Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, September 29, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
September 25, 2011 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots during an NFL game.
October 2, 2016 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Lorenzo Alexander.
October 2, 2016 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Jerry Hughes.
September 25, 2011 | Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots. Brian Moorman and Rian Lindell.
December 28, 2014 | Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes, left, chases down New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass.
November 14, 2004 | New England Patriots wide receiver David Givens (87) reaches but can't make the reception as Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) defends in the second half in Foxboro, Mass.
December 23, 2018 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Photo by Bill Wippert
4. The gift that keeps on giving
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been helping gift fans everywhere with Bills "W's" all season long. Since the signal caller last faced New England, he's managed a 91.2 passer rating with 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Allen also has an 8:0 touchdown to INT ratio in the fourth quarter this season – the best mark in the NFL.
3. Whiteout conditions
The forecast is in and there's a winter storm warning set for the Patriots offense. Starting at 4:30 p.m., New England will be in for tough conditions – especially when it comes to Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White. The third-year man from LSU has been playing lights out and has recently been named to the 2020 Pro Bowl for his efforts. With six interceptions, White is tied with former Bill turned Patriot Stephon Gilmore for the NFL lead. During last week's win over the Steelers, White shined bright, tallying two picks, two passes defensed and four tackles. Earning AFC Defense Player of the Week honors for the performance, the young CB is showing no signs of slowing down. If White gets just one more INT, he'll become the first Bills player since Jairus Byrd in 2009 to have seven or more in a season.
2. What a bunch of Scrooges
When it comes to defense, Tre' White isn't the only Bills player that has given it his all week in and week out. In fact, Buffalo's third ranked unit has been stingy all year when it comes to letting their opponents get to the end zone. Since 2017, the Bills have allowed only 49 passing touchdowns, which is the lowest in the league. The 'D' has been particularly unforgiving in enemy territory, allowing 20 points or fewer in seven of their 2019 road games. If Leslie Frazier's squad can hold the Patriots to the same number, they'll become the first group since the Bears in 2010 to do so in each of their eight away tests.
1. Signed, sealed, delivered
Despite the Bills having already locked in their place in the postseason, there's still a lot to play for this December. Not only would a win deliver fans everywhere an early holiday present, while handing Brady and company coal in the process, it would advance the Bills to 11-4 for the first time since 1999. Additionally, a victory for head coach Sean McDermott's group will mark the only instance in six decades that the Bills have won seven road games.
