The New England Patriots (4-11) face the Buffalo Bills (9-6) Sunday in Week 17 NFL action. Kickoff at Highmark Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Bills vs. Bills odds, and'make our expert'NFL picks and predictions.
After dropping 5 games in a row, the Patriots have now won 2 of their last 3 since making the switch to QB Bailey Zappe. New England won outright in Week 16 over the Denver Broncos, 26-23 as a 7-point underdog. The Pats also went Over the 37 total. Zappe threw for 256 yards and 2 TDs in the victory, one going to veteran RB Ezekiel Elliott. The Patriots are scoring a full touchdown more per game over their last 3 than their season average.
The Bills have collected 3 straight victories against 3 teams with winning records to get themselves right back in the AFC playoff picture. They narrowly escaped with a win over the Chargers in Los Angeles in Week 16, though, as K Tyler Bass hit a 29-yard field goal with 28 seconds remaining to secure the victory. QB Josh Allen accounted for all 3 of Buffalo’s touchdowns. He connected 4 times with WR Gabe Davis for 130 yards and a score. They need to win their last 2-games to regain the AFC East crown.
The Patriots beat the Bills in New England, 29-25 on Oct. 22. They won the game outright as a 8.5-point underdog and the Over (41) hit.