‘”Yeah don’t call yourself a New York team again,” wrote one X user.’
BillsBeat - October 5, 2025
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.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills have ‘opportunity game’ vs. Patriots to tighten AFC East grip
‘With a chance to sweep their first three AFC East matchups, the Bills would be firmly on track to run away with a sixth consecutive division crown.’
Josh Allen honors young leukemia survivor with special game cap in Week 5
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will wear a special cap honoring 5-year-old Bryn during Week 5 against the New England Patriots, continuing his partnership with Oishei Children’s Hospital to raise funds through the Patricia Allen Fund.’
How to watch Bills vs Patriots on Sunday Night Football
‘Buffalo hosts New England (2-2) for an 8:20 p.m. kickoff on Sunday Night Football (NBC). Coverage starts Sunday morning at 11 a.m. with Bills Kickoff LIVE on the RochesterFirst streaming app, and 11:30 a.m. on WROC.’
Week 5 Preview: Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football
‘The Bills enter Sunday’s game as one of just two undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles are also 4-0. But for Buffalo, this will be their toughest test since week 1 at home against Baltimore. The Patriots are 2-2 with promising quarterback Drake Maye leading the way. Maye, who is only in his second season, ranks sixth in the league in passing yards (988) and first in completion percentage (74.0%).’
The Unmistakable Resilience of Tre'Davious White: 'My Light Is Going to Shine'
‘His journey is one of pain, patience, and relentless belief. The kind of journey that reveals who we are when everything we’ve built suddenly slips away.’
Bills place CB Dorian Strong on Injured Reserve, sign LB Jimmy Ciarlo from practice squad
‘Ciarlo originally joined the Bills in early August. The LB spent last season with the Jets but did not see any action due to being on the Injured Reserve.’
Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Patriots | Week 5
‘”It’s a divisional game, so it’s never anything easy when it comes to that.” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said. “And so, it’s going to be a huge challenge, huge opportunity for us.”‘
Bills vs. Patriots | Weekly notes, quotes and stats before Week 5 matchup
‘”We love him,” Dawkins said of Cook. “We help him get there…And he leans on us just like we lean on him. When he’s running the ball, we want to get that guy in the end zone…Cook is cooking, and we’re thankful to have him.”‘