The AFC East title can be decided this week as the New England Patriots (11-2) host the Buffalo Bills (9-4) in the season's most critical divisional matchup. With the Patriots holding a two-game lead, a win this weekend would officially secure the division crown for New England and extend their winning streak to 11 games. For the Bills, a loss would effectively relegate them to a Wild Card spot, making this game an absolute must-win scenario to keep their division title aspirations alive.
The contest is an instant classic in the making, pitting the established greatness of Bills quarterback Josh Allen against the rising star power of the Patriots' sophomore signal-caller, Drake Maye. Allen, the reigning MVP, is known for his explosive playmaking and late-game heroics, while Maye, one of the 2025 MVP frontrunners, has fueled the Patriots' resurgence.
For New England, this game is a chance to prove their status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They have enjoyed a remarkable season, but a second win over the five-time AFC East champions Bills would fully legitimize their dominance. Clinching the division with a victory over their biggest rival would be the exclamation point on a stellar year, shifting the goalposts from simply making the playoffs to challenging for the AFC's No. 1 seed.
The Bills lost the first game to the Patriots in Buffalo, 23-20, and a loss here would leave them three games back with only three weeks to play, effectively ending their hopes of catching New England. The Bills need Josh Allen to deliver an MVP-caliber performance to not only shrink the divisional gap but also to protect their favorable Wild Card positioning in the crowded AFC playoff picture.
Here's how to listen to one of the biggest matchups of the season.
Bills vs. Patriots radio station
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channel 232 (home), 385 (away)
- Bills radio channels: WGR 550
- Patriots radio channel: 98.5 The Sports Hub
The highly-anticipated matchup can be listened to on SiriusXM. Both teams have a broadcast to go along with the national channel (88), with the Bills on 385 and Patriots on 232.
Locally, fans in the Buffalo area can tune into WGR 550, which carries Bills games throughout Western New York. In Boston, fans can listen on the Patriots Radio Network (98.5 The Sports Hub), the flagship station for all games; those in the New England area looking for the exact channel for their area can find it here.
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Bills vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
The Bills and Patriots will kick off at 1:00 p.m. On Dec. 14, one of eight games in Sunday's early window. The game will be broadcast on CBS.
Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and J.J. Watt (color commentator) will be on the call, with Evan Washburn on the sidelines.
Bills remaining schedule
Here are the Bills remaining games:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Browns | 1:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. |
| 18 | Jan. 4 | vs. Jets | TBD |
Patriots remaining schedule
Here are the Patriots remaining games:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Ravens | 1:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | at Jets | 1:00 p.m. |
| 18 | Jan. 4 | vs. Dolphins | TBD |