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Bills Host Patriots in Pivotal AFC East Clash on Sunday Night
5 Oct
Summary
- Bills (4-0) host Patriots (2-2) in crucial divisional matchup
- Bills look to extend recent mastery over longtime rival Patriots
- Patriots coach Vrabel and QB Maye aim to pull off upset and tighten AFC East race
On Sunday, October 8th, 2025, the undefeated Buffalo Bills (4-0) will host the 2-2 New England Patriots in a crucial AFC East showdown on Sunday Night Football. The Bills have recently asserted their dominance over their longtime rival, and a win here would put them at least three games ahead of every team in the division, with a head-to-head victory over each.
However, the Patriots, led by experienced new coach Mike Vrabel and emerging quarterback Drake Maye, are determined to pull off an upset. If they succeed, the AFC East race will tighten significantly, with the Patriots within a game of first place and holding the head-to-head advantage. The Patriots also have a favorable schedule in the coming month, facing the Saints, Titans, Browns, and Falcons.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has expressed respect for Vrabel and the Patriots' culture, acknowledging they will be a formidable opponent. The game is expected to be played in wintry conditions, with the Bills debuting their new "Cold Front" uniforms and the stadium hosting its first official White Out event.
