Bills prepare for matchup against struggling Patriots in Week 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Buffalo Bills (3-0) host the New England Patriots (1-2) at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. Buffalo boasts the top scoring offense in the NFL, averaging 33.7 points per game, while New England's offense has struggled, tied for the league's worst at 12 points per game. The Patriots face challenges with rookie quarterback Drake Maye dealing with a sore shoulder and an underperforming offensive line. Key matchups include the Bills' defense against New England's depleted receiving corps and how Josh Allen will respond to New England's aggressive blitzing.
- •Josh Allen leads NFL's highest scoring offense at 33.7 ppg.
- •Drake Maye faces difficulties as Patriots' offense ranks last.
- •Bills aim for a strong run defense against Rhamondre Stevenson.
- •New England starts a third-string right guard for the game.
- •Match highlights key positional battles across both teams.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Bills news: Previewing the Patriots
"Josh Allen and the Bills have gotten off to a much better start on offense than Drake Maye and the sputtering Patriots.
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