The Pats' defense ranks Top 10 in many metrics. They are especially stout against the run, which could challenge the Bills and specifically, running back James Cook. The Bills' bell cow back is the NFL's second-leading rusher with 1,308yds (trails only Jonathan Taylor (1,356yds).

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir details how the New England Patriots have been so successful this season with Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi as Mike Vrabel Preparing Patriots for ‘Hat and T-Shirt’ Bills Game. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are entering Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season with the chance to accomplish a feat that has eluded them since 2019.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel understands the magnitude of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, as both teams get set for one of the biggest games of the season. The Patriots beat the Bills once this season at Highmark Stadium by a 23-20 margin back in October.

The Bills announced on Tuesday that they signed second-year cornerback MJ Devonshire to their practice squad. As The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia reported, the Bills showed interest in the Pitt defensive back prior to the 2024 draft, but ultimately didn’t land him at that time.

The Bills' defense forced two turnovers and held the Bengals to 62 yards rushing playing without linebacker Terrel Bernard (elbow) and defensive tackle Joey Bosa (hamstring). Buffalo's offense ran for 183 yards and scored four touchdowns without wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) and offensive tackle Spencer Brown (shoulder).

With New England on their Bye, the Buffalo Bills have a chance to make up ground in the AFC East for the first time in two months.