The Buffalo Bills (8-3) visit the New England Patriots (6-5) for a crucial AFC East matchup on Thursday Night Football. The Bills enter as 3.5-point road favorites looking to keep pace with Miami in the division.

The Bills come in with momentum after consecutive wins in Detroit against the Browns and Lions. Josh Allen and the offense have moved the ball well but need to improve their red zone efficiency and limit turnovers in scoring position.

New England looks to bounce back after a Thanksgiving loss to Minnesota where their typically strong defense struggled against the pass. The Patriots' keys to victory include:

• Maintaining an effective ground game to control possession
• Getting production from Mac Jones and the passing attack
• Containing Buffalo's explosive receiving weapons

For Buffalo to succeed, they must:

• Create opportunities for Stefon Diggs and Dawson Knox against tight coverage
• Clean up red zone execution
• Adapt to cold weather conditions in Foxborough

The Patriots will rely on their running game and connections between Jones and tight end Hunter Henry to keep drives alive. With both teams still in the division race, this primetime matchup has major playoff implications.

Recent Team Performance:

• Bills: Won last 2 games (vs Browns, vs Lions)
• Patriots: Lost last game (vs Vikings)

Key Injuries/Updates:

• [Insert any relevant injury updates]

This game kicks off Thursday at 8:20 PM ET from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.

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