New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills

NFL

Patriots

4-12

21-27

Final

Bills

10-6

Highmark Stadium (Old)

TV: DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Punt
Punt
Touchdown
Punt
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NE	7	7	0	7	21
BUF	13	7	7	0	27

Who won: Bills 27-21

The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 27-21 on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Highmark Stadium (Old). Josh Allen led the Bills in passing yards (15/30, 169 YDS, 1 INT). Bailey Zappe led the Patriots in passing yards (16/26, 209 YDS, 3 INT).

Recap · Dec 31

Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots

The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team's slide in the standings.

What it means

Patriots 3-5 on the road; Bills 7-2 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 13h ago

NFL Week 5 uniforms: Packers debut Rivalries look, Patriots wearing throwbacks

Preview · 14h ago

Bills' 'one-of-a-kind' Josh Allen offers challenge for Rams' defensive progress on Monday night

Preview · 16h ago

Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries

ESPN · 16h ago

Patriots get mixed injury news

ESPN · 18h ago

Gerald McCoy, Stephen A. make their Bills-Rams picks for MNF

ESPN · 18h ago

Why Stephen A. trusts the Patriots more than the Raiders

ESPN · 2d ago

Patriots facing question marks at RB with Stevenson injury

ESPN · 3d ago

Steve Smith Sr.: Bills need to get away from Josh Allen playing hero ball

Injuries and inactives

Patriots2nd in AFC East

Carlton Davis III CB
Neck
Questionable
Christian Barmore DT
Shoulder
Questionable
Christian Gonzalez CB
Shoulder
Questionable
Reggie Gilliam FB
Ankle
Questionable
Rhamondre Stevenson RB
Knee
Questionable

Bills1st in AFC East

Christian Benford CB
Toe, right
Questionable
Dee Alford CB
Ankle
Questionable
DJ Moore WR
Shoulder - AC Joint, Sprain
Questionable
Ed Oliver DT
Knee
Questionable
Landon Jackson DE
Knee
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Patriots2nd in AFC East

Bailey Zappe QB

Season passing leader · 209 YDS, 3 INT

Bills1st in AFC East

Josh Allen QB

Season passing leader · 169 YDS, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue: Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park, NY · Turf · Attendance 70,772
Officials: Alan Eck (Referee), Greg Meyer (Back Judge), Tab Slaughter (Umpire), Fred Bryan (Down Judge), Dale Shaw (Side Judge), John Jenkins (Field Judge), Robin DeLorenzo (Down Judge)