Game Preview: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Monday - 8:15)

This game is another intense divisional matchup with significant playoff implications. The Patriots are the hottest team in the NFL with a 6-game winning streak, and passed the Bills for the divisional lead two weeks ago. Mac Jones has looked great with a 70.3 completion %, which is best among QBs who haven't missed games, but the Patriots' defense is what truly gives them a chance to progress deep in the playoffs this season. Patriots LB Matthew Judon is 3rd in the NFL in sacks (11.5), while CB J.C. Jackson is 2nd in the NFL in interceptions (7). Both of these teams have great defenses as they are 1st and 2nd in the NFL in points allowed per game (15.8 for the Patriots and 16.5 for the Bills). They are also 2nd and 3rd in the NFL in turnover differential and tied for 2nd in takeaways forced (25 each), so this game could come down to which way the ball bounces. This could be concerning for the Bills, as Josh Allen has thrown 7 interceptions over the past 4 weeks, after only throwing 3 in the first 7 weeks of the season. If Allen can avoid turnovers, the Bills have the better offense as they gain 389.3 yards per game (5th best in the NFL), compared to 355.3 for the Patriots (14th). This rivalry has been brewing for a couple of years now and will heat up to a boiling point as these teams play twice in December to decide the AFC East.

Spread: Bills favored by 3 points

Over/under: 46