Their LBs are very good, so get as many as you can off the field. Go 5 wide most of the game. Work mostly in the intermediate and deep parts of the field. Force NE to chase the WRs all over the place and let Josh use his discretion as to when to take off. If he can get 5-10 yards by running because we're pushing routes deeper, let him. If you can force the Pats* into nickle and dime coverage most of the game, that's a good thing. If the Pats* counter and go zone, Beasley will find those soft spots. You want to run the ball occasionally, fine. Motion in a WR and give him the ball. I am a firm believer you have to do something completely unconventional when you have a good opponent. Do something they are not expecting. Also, every possession, take as much time off the clock as possible. Run the play clock down most of the way every snap, shorten the game and limit the amount of possessions the Pats* get on offense.
Spreading out the entire field will make things easier on Allen. I trust him enough to know when he can take off, but make no mistake about it, if the Bills are going to win this game, it's because Allen is great. Our running game is not going to get it done. We'll probably need 27+ to win, so swing for the fences and see what happens.
On defense, sell out to get pressure up the middle and have guys get their hands up on every play to try and bat as many of those quick passes as possible. Play extremely tight coverage and dare them to beat you deep and hope that the pressure can get there in time. Also, if you have a free run at Brady, take it. Deal with a penalty if necessary, but a good shot or 2 to the ribs will be worth the 15 yards.