‘Next is the Bills’ presumptive status as an AFC heavyweight. It’s fair to say, at a minimum, it has been compromised by their having already lost twice as many games as last year. The fifth defeat, against the Patriots three weeks ago, delivered a huge blow to the credibility that had already taken a beating in losses against Indianapolis and Jacksonville. The Patriots have been and will always be the biggest measuring stick for the Bills, Brandon Beane’s identifying the Kansas City Chiefs as the “gold standard” notwithstanding.’