Bills prepare defense for Patriots matchup in Week 4 clash

The Buffalo Bills are set to face the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. The Bills, who currently own a 3-0 record, are looking to leverage their defensive key players to keep the Patriots, sitting at 1-2, in check. Defensive tackle Deone Walker is expected to play despite being on the injury report with a quad issue. Linebacker Dorian Williams aims to bolster the run defense against a struggling Patriots offense. Cornerback Davison Igbinosun may step in for Christian Benford, who is in a walking boot and could miss the game.

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