The Buffalo Bills (9-6) enter a matchup with the New England Patriots (4-11) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Highmark Stadium on a three-game winning streak.
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Bills vs. Patriots Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Orchard Park, New York
- Stadium: Highmark Stadium
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Bills Stats & Insights
- The Bills have the 10th-ranked defense this year (310.2 yards allowed per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best with 374.1 yards per game.
- On defense, the Bills have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best by giving up just 18.4 points per game. They rank sixth on offense (26.9 points per game).
- The Bills are averaging 243.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (ninth in NFL), and they are surrendering 198.9 passing yards per game (ninth) on the defensive side of the ball.
- On offense, the Bills rank seventh in the NFL with 130.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 16th in rushing yards allowed per contest (111.3).
- The Bills have the 16th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (38.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with a 49.2% third-down percentage.
- The Bills rank 13th in yards per play allowed this season (5.4), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 5.9 yards per play.
- The Bills rank 15th in the NFL with an even turnover margin after forcing 24 turnovers (sixth in the NFL) and committing 24 (24th in the NFL).
Patriots Stats & Insights
- The Patriots’ offense has been bottom-five in total offense this season, compiling 285.5 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank eighth with 306.1 total yards allowed per contest.
- The Patriots’ offense has been bottom-five this season, generating 14.1 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 16th with 21.5 points ceded per contest.
- In terms of passing, the Patriots rank 24th in the NFL (189.8 passing yards per game) and 15th defensively (221.3 passing yards allowed per contest).
- The Patriots’ run defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 84.8 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are posting 95.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 25th.
- The Patriots’ offense has been struggling on third down, ranking third-worst in the NFL with a 31.3% third-down conversion percentage. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 36.7% third-down rate (eighth-ranked).
- When the Bills defense allows less than the Patriots’ season average for total yards (285.5 per game), they are -1 against the spread and – overall.
- With 16 forced turnovers (24th in NFL) and 23 turnovers committed (22nd in NFL) this season, the Patriots rank 26th in the NFL with a turnover margin of -7.
Bills vs. Patriots Stats Comparison
| Bills | Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 374.1 (4) | 285.5 (28) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 310.2 (10) | 306.1 (8) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 130.5 (7) | 95.7 (25) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 243.7 (9) | 189.8 (24) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 24 (24) | 23 (22) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 24 (6) | 16 (24) |
Recent Betting Trends
Buffalo Bills
- Over its past three contests, Buffalo has two wins against the spread, and is 3-0 overall.
- In Buffalo’s past three games, it has hit the over once.
- Buffalo and its opponents have combined to score an average of 47.5 points in its last three games, 6.5 more than the 41 over/under in this matchup.
New England Patriots
- In their last three contests, the Patriots have two wins against the spread, and are 3-0 overall.
- In all of their past three contests, the Patriots have gone over the total.
- The Patriots have averaged a total of 35.8 combined points in their last three games, 5.2 less than this game’s over/under of 41.
Bills Injuries
Bills Injuries: No Injuries Listed
New England Patriots Injuries
Patriots Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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