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Buffalo Bills' linebacker Matt Milano balled out in Week 15, managing to get under the skin of New England Patriots' running back Rhamondre Stevenson
FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots assembled 10 straight wins, putting them at the top of the AFC. However, they suffered a devastating loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, ending their winning streak. But could this have been a good thing for the team? Were they getting too comfortable and complacent?
The Buffalo Bills turned heads all over the NFL world again in Week 15, this time against the New England Patriots. The Bills (10-4) won 35-31 over the Patriots (11-3) in a massive AFC East showdown on Sunday.
The refs are an easy cop out. Bad penalties, especially three that extended drives, hurt the New England Patriots in Week 15. But it wasn't the officiating that
The Bills staged an epic 21-point comeback to beat the Patriots, 35-31, in a crucial AFC East showdown as New England snapped their 10-game win streak
Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium might provide similar theatrical conditions under snowy skies. The Patriots have won 10 straight games, but the Bills are slight favorites on the road. Josh Allen and the Bills have won two straight contests, including a 39-34 victory over the Bengals last week.
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Five consecutive touchdown drives, including three scoring throws from Allen, resulted in 35 points and the edge over the Patriots. Last week the Bills overcame a 10-point deficit against the Cincinnati Bengals to secure a victory. This was a total collapse by the New England defense.
The Bills are adding some veteran defensive depth to their roster. Buffalo hosted Matthew Judon on Friday and intend to sign him to its practice squad, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported. Judon was released by the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday after appearing in 13 games. He amassed nine tackles and three quarterback hits.
The Buffalo Bills have two weeks left to catch the New England Patriots in the AFC East. If they can't, their five-year division reign will come to an end.