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The Bills are looking to continue their surge to the playoffs when they take on their AFC East rival, the Patriots, in Week 17.

Buffalo (9-6) currently holds the No. 6 seed in the postseason standings, sitting one game ahead of the Colts, Texans, Steelers and Bengals. The Bills trail the Dolphins by two games in the division.

MORE: Full TV coverage map for NFL Week 17 broadcasts

New England (4-11) has struggled throughout the season, but it enjoyed a spirited 26-23 victory over Denver last week. The Patriots have already been eliminated from playoff contention, but Bill Belichick certainly wants to end the 2023 campaign on a high note.

Here is everything you need to know about Bills vs. Patriots, including TV and streaming options for the game.

What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?

  • TV channel: CBS
  • Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)

Bill vs. Patriots will air on CBS. Viewers can also watch the game with Fubo. Start your free trial today.

Fans in Canada can watch Bills vs. Patriots on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

Bills vs. Patriots start time

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 31
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET

Bills vs. Patriots will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 31. The game will be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Buffalo Bills schedule 2023

WeekDateOpponent/ResultKickoff time (ET)TV channel
1Sept. 11Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT)
2Sept. 17Bills 38, Raiders 10
3Sept. 24Bills 37, Commanders 3
4Oct. 1Bills 48, Dolphins 20
5Oct. 8Jaguars 25, Bills 20
6Oct. 15Bills 14, Giants 9
7Oct. 22Patriots 29, Bills 25
8Oct. 26Bills 24, Buccaneers 18
9Nov. 5Bengals 24, Bills 18
10Nov. 13Broncos 24, Bills 22
11Nov. 19Bills 32, Jets 6
12Nov. 26Eagles 37, Bills 34 (OT)
13BYE
14Dec. 10Bills 20, Chiefs 17
15Dec. 17Bills 31, Cowboys 10
16Dec. 23Bills 24, Chargers 22
17Dec. 31vs. Patriots1 p.m.CBS
18Jan. 7at DolphinsTBDTBD

New England Patriots schedule 2023

WeekDateOpponent/ResultKickoff time (ET)TV channel
1Sept. 10Eagles 25, Patriots 20
2Sept. 17Dolphins 24, Patriots 17
3Sept. 24Patriots 15, Jets 10
4Oct. 1Cowboys 38, Patriots 3
5Oct. 8Saints 34, Patriots 0
6Oct. 15Raiders 21, Patriots 17
7Oct. 22Patriots 29, Bills 25 
8Oct. 29Dolphins 31, Patriots 17
9Nov. 5Commanders 20, Patriots 17
10Nov. 12Colts 10, Patriots 6
11BYE
12Nov. 26Giants 10, Patriots 7
13Dec. 3Chargers 6, Patriots 0
14Dec. 7Patriots 21, Steelers 18
15Dec. 17Chiefs 27, Patriots 17
16Dec. 24Patriots 26, Broncos 23
17Dec. 31at Bills1 p.m.CBS
18Jan. 7vs. JetsTBDTBD

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Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to The Sporting News. He is also a frequent contributor to the Associated Press, the Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author of “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Baltimore Ravens Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box”; “Skipper Supreme: Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles”; “Manchester United (Europe's Best Soccer Clubs),” “Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees,” and “Michigan State Spartans (Inside College Football).”