‘80.65 Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has completed 80.65% of his passes on third down for 298 yards and three touchdowns. New England is fourth in the NFL in expected points added per third-down pass, according to Next Gen Stats, even though Maye has been pressured in those situations more than all but nine quarterbacks. The Bu alo Bills’ defense ranks 25th in third-down defense, though they are eighth in EPA per pass allowed.’
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Bills-Patriots: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their predictions for Sunday's game
‘the bills have shown an ability to pull out victories recently, and they do so again Sunday night. Bills, 27-23.’
Bills Mailbag: Is Stefon Diggs in line for a big game Sunday against his former team?
‘I’d be surprised if either Diggs or Hollins went off against the Buffalo Bills, but they’ll get their catches as a part of the Patriots’ offense.’
Bills spawn new corporate partnerships for this season
‘The latest include partnerships with Kwik Fill/Red Apple Food Marts, Raymour & Flanigan and Cisco as deep-pocketed brands continue to pursue the opportunity to connect with the increasingly popular team.’
Bills vs Patriots prediction, keys to Sunday Night Football showdown
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 30, Patriots 27.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots
‘Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark, plus the studio hosts on Sunday Night Football, will surely harp on that storyline leading up to kickoff and then throughout the AFC East showdown, one that will either turn the division race into a laugher for the Bills, or suddenly tighten it up because if the Patriots win they would be within one game.’
Buffalo Bills preseason fan favorite gets signed to 53-man roster ahead of Patriots game
‘Ciarlo, 24, recorded a big hit on special teams in his first action with the team that drew praise from Sean McDermott on Hard Knocks.’
Sunday's New England Coverage
Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai activated, will make season debut against Bills.(Boston Globe)
‘Everybody has to get a Shirley Temple.’ Inside weekly dinners bringing Patriots offensive linemen together.(Boston Globe)
Patriots already scored biggest victory of 2025: Drake Maye is The Guy at QB, post-Tom Brady.(Boston Globe)
Blind date: ‘She disclosed to me that she was a big Buffalo Bills fan (Boston Globe)
Inside the Patriots’ plan to spring Drake Maye for a Year 2 leap (Boston Herald)
Patriots rule out veteran starting defender for Bills game (Boston Herald)
Patriots activate longtime defensive starter off injured reserve (Boston Herald)
Can Patriots’ Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel pull an upset in Buffalo? (Boston Herald)
10 things we’re watching in Patriots’ Week 5 primetime matchup vs. Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots activate LB Jahlani Tavai ahead of primetime showdown with Bills (Springfield Republican)
With starter K’Lavon Chaisson downgraded to out, who steps in for Patriots? (Springfield Republican)
Time for Patriots QB Drake Maye to shine in primetime | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
5 things to watch in Patriots big matchup with Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Five keys to a Sunday night stunner: Patriots in prime spot to shock unbeaten Bills (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Why the Patriots’ clash with 4-0 Bills is an aptitude test (ESPN)
Patriots Starter Ruled Out Week 5 ‘Sunday Night Football’ Vs. Bills (NESN)
How Can Patriots Capitalize On Bills’ Major Weaknesses In Week 5? (NESN)
Seven Storylines To Follow In Primetime Patriots-Bills Matchup (NESN)
NFL Analysts Predict Massive Patriots Week 5 Upset Over Bills (NESN)
Patriots-Bills preview: Outlining the blueprint for an upset in Buffalo (NBC Sports Boston)
Saturday Patriots roster moves include one in, one out for Bills game (WBZ-FM)
Barth’s 5 Things: Patriots face a measuring stick test in Buffalo Bills (WBZ-FM)
Patriots-Bills Week 5 news, notes, and fun facts (WBZ-TV)
How To Watch Patriots vs. Bills in Week 5 (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Activate LB Jahlani Tavai to the 53-Man Roster (Patriots.com)
Roster Analysis: Patriots Active LB Jahlani Tavai From Injured Reserve, LB K’Lavon Chaisson Downgraded to Out for Sunday’s Game vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
Patriots’ Christian Barmore and Milton Williams Among NFL’s Best Defensive Tackle Tandems (Patriots.com)
Game Preview: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Patriots Gameplan: Previewing Sunday Night’s Showdown Between QB Drake Maye and Bills QB Josh Allen in Week 5 (Patriots.com)
Three to Watch: Key Matchups in Patriots vs. Bills Week 5 Divisional Showdown (Patriots.com)
Expert Predictions: Week 5 Picks for Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
How to Watch/Listen: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Bills face backlash after wishing luck to 'good friends' Blue Jays over Yankees in MLB postseason
‘”Yeah don’t call yourself a New York team again,” wrote one X user.’
Patriots vs. Bills preview, prediction: Josh Allen and Bills look to remain unbeaten in AFC East showdown
‘For Buffalo, they continue to be looked at as the runaway favorite not just in the AFC East, but for the conference as a whole. Moreover, they are the betting favorite to win Super Bowl LX and are currently riding a perfect 4-0 record into Week 5, so they are firing on all cylinders at the moment. As for the Patriots, they are 2-2 and are still lengths away in their rebuild to truly contend with Buffalo in the division. However, there are signs that they are on the right track. New England looks stellar in a blowout win over Carolina in Week 4, and Drake Maye looks to be firmly within a second-year breakout. If they can hang around in this matchup, it could prove to be further validation that they are on the rise.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Patriots at Bills: Sal's keys, notes and stats
‘The Bills need to maintain something close to their normal average on offense, but do a much better job defending on third down than they have been overall, especially against a New England offense that’s been good in that situation.’
Bills put CB Dorian Strong on injured reserve, sign LB Jimmy Ciarlo from practice squad
‘Buffalo also elevated defensive tackles Zion Logue and Phidarian Mathis from the practice squad for Sunday night’s home game against the New England Patriots.’
How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Patriots on Sunday Night Football
‘The game will be on NBC. Mike Tirico will be on play-by-play with Cris Collinsworth providing color commentary, with Melissa Stark as the sideline reporter.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Oct. 5
‘1975 — Bills 38, Broncos 14 — A crowd of 79,864 at Rich Stadium watched O.J. Simpson run for 138 yards and a touchdown, fullback Jim Braxton pile on another 121 scrimmage yards (102 rushing) with three touchdowns, and Buffalo remain unbeaten while averaging more than 33 points and 300 yards rushing through the first three games. Joe Ferguson also threw a TD pass to J.D. Hill that put the Bills ahead 24-7 at halftime. Dwight Harrison had two interceptions, while Tony Greene picked off one pass and returned a fumble to the 1-yard line to set up a Braxton scoring plunge. The Bills scored 38 again the next week at Baltimore during a season in which they had 420 points, the most by an NFL team in the 1970s.’
Bills make moves, place cornerback on IR ahead of Sunday night game
‘First, the Bills placed cornerback Dorian Strong on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least four games. A neck injury kept Strong from practicing on Thursday and Friday, and he had already been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the New England Patriots.’