- The Bills (10-6) are Patriots favorites vs the (10-6) Saturday, January 15, 2022 8:15pm EST
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The Buffalo Bills (10-6) play the New England Patriots (10-6) on Saturday, January 15, 2022 8:15pm EST at Highmark Stadium in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
The Bills are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at
The total (Over/Under) is 44 points for the game.
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Where & How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, Wild Card Weekend
- Game Day: Saturday, January 15, 2022
- Game Time: 8:15pm EST
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Orchard Park, NY at Highmark Stadium
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Odds & Spread, Wild Card Weekend
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| New England Patriots | |||
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- Keys to Winning for the New England Patriots
- Keys to Winning for the Buffalo Bills
- Matchup Notes: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
- Player Injuries for New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
- New England Patriots Offensive stats
- Buffalo Bills Offensive stats
- New England Patriots Defensive stats
- Buffalo Bills Defensive stats
New England Patriots: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills
The Patriots were 7-1 (.875) when not throwing an interception this season — tied for 5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .655.
The Patriots are winless (0-6) when rushing for less than 100 yards since last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .317.
The Patriots are 3-11 (.214) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since last season — 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .422.
The Patriots are winless (0-5) when rushing at least 4 yards less than 5 times in a game since last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .312.
Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the New England Patriots
The Bills were winless (0-4) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .495.
The Bills were winless (0-4) when scoring less than 22 points this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .222.
The Bills were 9-1 (.900) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .633.
The Bills were winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .267.
Additional Matchup Notes for New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, Wild Card Weekend
Bills TEs had 58 receptions in 17 games (just 3.4 per game) this season — fourth-worst in NFL. The Patriots allowed just 2.8 receptions per game to TEs this season — best in NFL.
The Bills average 56.6 penalty yards per game since the 2020 season — tied for second-worst in NFL. The Patriots average 14.7 offensive penalty yards per game since last season — second-best in NFL.
Bills TEs had 58 receptions in 17 games (just 3.4 per game) this season — fourth-worst in NFL. The Patriots allowed just 2.8 receptions per game to TEs this season — best in NFL.
Patriots RBs averaged 2.3 yards after contact per carry this season — third-best in NFL. The Bills allowed 2.2 yards after contact per carry this season — tied for worst in NFL.
Patriots RBs averaged 2.3 yards after contact per carry this season — third-best in NFL. The Bills allowed 2.3 yards after contact per carry to RBs this season — tied for worst in NFL.
Patriots RBs had 22 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone this season — most in NFL. The Bills allowed 19 rushing TDs this season — tied for fifth-most in NFL.
Key Injuries for the Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots Game, Wild Card Weekend
- Star Lotulelei (Bills): Calf, Did Not Participate In Practice
- Emmanuel Sanders (Bills): Foot, Limited Participation In Practice
- Ronnie Perkins (Patriots): Shoulder, Limited Participation In Practice
- Malcolm Perry (Patriots): Foot, Did Not Participate In Practice
- Nelson Agholor (Patriots): Ankle, Limited Participation In Practice
- Yodny Cajuste (Patriots): Hamstring, Limited Participation In Practice
- Jalen Mills (Patriots): Ankle, Limited Participation In Practice
New England Patriots Offense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend
The Patriots threw the ball 27% of the time (15 Pass Attempts/56 plays) on 3rd and short last season — 2nd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 47%
The Patriots started 4 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 1st quarter this season — tied for fewest in NFL.
The Patriots averaged just 8.8 offensive penalty yards per game (140/16) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 17.0
The Patriots threw the ball 45% of the time (440 Pass Attempts/979 plays) last season — 2nd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 55%
Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend
The Bills had an average drive start position from the 37.0 yard line in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 25.7.
The Bills started 4 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 1st quarter this season — tied for fewest in NFL.
The Bills ran 28% of their plays in the red zone in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 17%.
The Bills had an average drive start position from the 29.9 yard line this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 26.5.
New England Patriots Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend
The Patriots defense allowed a passer rating of just 73.4 (539 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 90.8.
The Patriots defense allowed a passer rating of just 33.7 on 3rd down (113 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 85.7
The Patriots defense allowed a passer rating of just 28.6 on 3rd and long (56 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 82.0
The Patriots defense allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (11 completions/28 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 62%
Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend
The Bills defense allowed a passer rating of just 65.4 (531 Pass Attempts) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 90.8.
The Bills defense sacked opposing QBs on 31% of pass attempts (9/29) in Week 18 — best in NFL; League Avg: 7%.
The Bills defense allowed 12 TD passes this season — fewest in NFL.
The Bills defense allowed a Completion Pct of just 56% (298 completions/531 attempts) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 65%.
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