Bills vs Patriots predictions, picks, odds
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The Pats’ defense ranks Top 10 in many metrics. They are especially stout against the run, which could challenge the Bills and specifically, running back James Cook. The Bills’ bell cow back is the NFL’s second-leading rusher with 1,308yds (trails only Jonathan Taylor (1,356yds).
Analysts are coming into the game split: Democrat and Chronicle, AZCentral, and Dimers all predict a narrow Buffalo win, while Sportsnaut and Sports Illustrated favor the Patriots to complete a season sweep. ESPN and AI models give Buffalo a slight edge, citing Josh Allen’s late-season heroics.