The Bills beat the Patriots 24-21 thanks to the performance from starting running back James Cook along with timely plays made by the defense. Cook ran the ball 11 times for 100 yards and one touchdown while also catching three passes for 26 yards and another touchdown, showing his ability to affect the game on the ground and through the air.

The Bills kept their slim hopes of the No. 1 seed in the AFC alive and are a step closer to at worst, locking up the No. 2 seed.

I t’s hard to believe, but it’s Week 16 in the NFL and the Buffalo Bills are finally playing their first of two games against their AFC East rival, the New England Patriots. F

Even though the 2024 New England Patriots can pull off the most surprising of victories when you least expect it, this matchup on the road in against the Buffalo Bills is not going to be a fun one to watch.