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AFC East foes collide in this week's iteration of "Sunday Night Football."
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots have represented the class of the division for the better part of the past 25 years. In fact, the pair have won 22 of the last 23 division titles between them.
They look slated to compete for the crown once more in 2025. Josh Allen (70.2% passing, 964 yards, seven touchdowns to one interception) looks well-equipped to contend for another MVP award. Perhaps Drake Maye (74% passing, 988 yards, seven touchdowns to two interceptions) could join him.
Between Allen and Maye, two of the league's finest passers will be on display under the lights. Those watching -- both in the stands and on television sets across the world -- will not be complaining.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday night's clash between Buffalo and New England. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from the joust between AFC East powerhouses.
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7:15 p.m.: The Bills and Patriots released their inactive list ahead of tonight's contest. For the Bills, the biggest absentees are Matt Milano and Ed Oliver, both of whom haven't seen the field in weeks. The Patriots will be without LB K'Lavon Chaisson, DT Eric Gregory, guard Caedan Wallace, WR Efton Chism and QB Tommy DeVito.
Where to watch Bills vs. Patriots
Bills vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Bills and Patriots will be the featured 'Sunday Night Football' matchup for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff from Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.
What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?
- Date: Sunday, October 5
- TV: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
'Sunday Night Football' will once again air nationally on NBC and be introduced by country music star Carrie Underwood and her iconic "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night."
'Sunday Night Football' between the Bills and the Patriots will also air on Fubo and Peacock. Fubo carries NBC in its channel lineup, and is offering a free trial.
Bills schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | Bills 41, Ravens 40 |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Bills 30, Jets 10 |
| 3 | Sept. 18 | vs. Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. | Bills 31, Dolphins 21 |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Bills 31, Saints 19 |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | vs. Patriots | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | at Falcons | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Nov. 20 | at Texans | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | at Steelers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | vs. Bengals | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Jets | TBD | TBD |
Patriots schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | Raiders 20, Patriots 13 |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Dolphins 33, Patriots 27 |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | Steelers 21, Patriots 14 |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Patriots 42, Panthers 13 |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Saints | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 11 | Thursday, Nov. 13 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Monday, Dec. 1 | vs. Giants | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 14 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Dolphins | TBD | TBD |