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AFC East foes collide in this week’s iteration of “Sunday Night Football.”<\/p>\n
The Buffalo Bills<\/a> and New England Patriots<\/a> have represented the class of the division for the better part of the past 25 years. In fact, the pair have won 22 of the last 23 division titles between them.<\/p>\n They look slated to compete for the crown once more in 2025. Josh Allen (70.2% passing, 964 yards, seven touchdowns to one interception) looks well-equipped to contend for another MVP award. Perhaps Drake Maye (74% passing, 988 yards, seven touchdowns to two interceptions) could join him.<\/p>\n Between Allen and Maye, two of the league’s finest passers will be on display under the lights. Those watching — both in the stands and on television sets across the world — will not be complaining.<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday night’s clash between Buffalo and New England. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from the joust between AFC East powerhouses.<\/p>\n STREAM: Watch Bills vs. Patriots live with Fubo (free trial)<\/a><\/p>\n Bills vs. Patriots score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL HQ: Live NFL scores<\/a> | Updated NFL standings<\/a> | Full NFL schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Bills vs. Patriots live updates, highlights from ‘Sunday Night Football’<\/p>\n (All times Eastern)<\/p>\n 11:26 p.m.:\u00a0A holding penalty on Samuel’s return means Allen has to get the ball 83 yards down the field with eight seconds to go.<\/p>\n 11:25 p.m.: FIELD. GOAL!\u00a0Borregales finds his target from 52 yards out! The Patriots take the lead! Just 15 seconds left.<\/p>\n Patriots 23, Bills 20<\/p>\n 11:24 p.m.:\u00a0Maye takes a sack to set up a potential go-ahead field goal. Here comes Andy Borregales, the Venezuelan standout who shined at Miami (Fla.).<\/p>\n 11:21 p.m.:\u00a0The Patriots are on the ascendancy as the clock dwindles. Maye hit Diggs with a wonder strike, evading pressure to flick a pass and set up a first down. After another Maye dart \u2014 this time to Kayshon Boutte \u2014 New England is on the right side of the 50 \u2014 and pushing for more.<\/p>\n 11:12 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Prater levels the score at 20 apiece, capping off another solid drive that saw Buffalo flirt with scoring a touchdown before falling short on third down.<\/p>\n Patriots 20, Bills 20<\/p>\n 11:00 p.m.:\u00a0Buffalo’s defense firms up, forcing the three-and-out. Allen and Co. will get the ball back with a little less than six minutes left in regulation.<\/p>\n 10:55 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The Bills come right back down the field and find a score of their own. Allen hits Coleman in the corner of the end zone as Buffalo cuts its deficit to three.<\/p>\n Touchdown Keon Coleman!<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots 20, Bills 17<\/p>\n 10:43 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Stevenson punches it in from short-range as New England pushes its lead to double digits!<\/p>\n Rhamondre Stevenson untouched into the end zone!<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Stefon Diggs so far on SNF:<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc8 9 catches \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots 20, Bills 10<\/p>\n 10:42 p.m.:\u00a0Diggs has enjoyed the finest of returns to his (formerly) friendly confines. He’s up to nine catches for 134 yards thus far after turning a curl pattern into a 30-yard gain.<\/p>\n Stefon Diggs to the 4-yard line! He\u2019s eating tonight.<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a>End of third quarter: Patriots 13, Bills 10<\/p>\n 10:30 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!\u00a0After climbing into the red zone, the Bills record their third giveaway of the game, this time courtesy of an Allen interception to Marcus Jones.<\/p>\n Marcus Jones jumps to the ball to intercept Josh Allen!<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:18 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0New England responds! Maye brought the Patriots down the field with a handful of lengthy completions, two of which were reeled in by Diggs. Stevenson finished the drive in style, creeping in from five yards out.<\/p>\n Rhamondre Stevenson has a New England touchdown!<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots 13, Bills 10<\/p>\n 10:10 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The Bills find pay dirt for the first time in the contest! Allen slipped a check down to Curtis Samuel, who found the end zone from short-range to give Buffalo its first lead of the game.<\/p>\n Curtis Samuel has the first TD of the game!<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bills 10, Patriots 6<\/p>\n 10:05 p.m.:\u00a0We’re back in action in the second half. The Bills will look to cut into New England’s slim advantage \u2014 or perhaps open one for themselves.<\/p>\n End of second quarter: Patriots 6, Bills 3<\/p>\n 9:49 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0The Pats\u00a0nearly found the end zone courtesy of a Maye toss to Henry. However, the ball slipped from his grasp. They settle for a chip shot from 19 yards out to take the lead.<\/p>\n Patriots 3, Bills 3<\/p>\n 9:44 p.m.:\u00a0Maye is finding his footing as the half nears its close. Dropped a feather into Hunter Henry’s lap to breach into the red zone. Now, he slalom past would-be tacklers to give the Pats a chance to retake the lead.<\/p>\n Drake Maye to Hunter Henry inside the 20 in the final minute of the half<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:28 p.m.:\u00a0Allen bursts through the hole and marauds for 19 yards after escaping out of the pocket.<\/p>\n 9:18 p.m.:\u00a0The Pats nearly surrendered another fumble after Antonio Gibson was rocked while returning Prater’s kickoff. They recovered the unruly effort in the end. But it cost Gibson, who looks to have suffered some sort of lower body injury on the play.<\/p>\n 9:13 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Matt Prater levels the score at three after hitting his target from 31 yards out.<\/p>\n Patriots 3, Bills 3<\/p>\n 9:05 p.m.:\u00a0The Bills are percolating after their early turnovers. A couple lengthy Allen passes has them on the cusp of scoring.<\/p>\n End of first quarter: Patriots 3, Bills 0<\/p>\n 9:02 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0New England forced to settle for a field goal after seeing their drive stall out.<\/p>\n Patriots 3, Bills 0<\/p>\n 8:57 p.m.: FUMBLE!\u00a0The Bills turn the ball over again! Robert Spillane jars the ball loose from WR Keon Coleman. The subsequent tumbleweed falls into Jaylinn Hawkins’ hands, setting up New England in ideal field position deep in the red one.<\/p>\n another one<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:52 p.m.:\u00a0New England’s promising drive ends in ashes as Stefon Diggs sees Maye’s delicate pass slip through his grasp.<\/p>\n 8:50 p.m.:\u00a0Neither side has been able to find points in the opening eight or so minutes of action. The ball will trickle on back to New England after a scoreless Bills drive.<\/p>\n 8:40 p.m.: FUMBLE!\u00a0The Bills get the ball back! Rhamondre Stevenson puts the pall on the turd once more after fielding a pass from Drake Maye.<\/p>\n Laser focus by Shaq Thompson to knock it out \ud83e\udd4a<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:35 p.m.: FUMBLE!\u00a0Josh Allen coughs up the ball after letting go of the ball on the snap. The Patriots fall on top of the bumbling orb to set themselves up in Bills territory!<\/p>\n A miscommunication leads to a turnover and the Patriots take over in Bills territory<\/p>\n NEvsBUF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m.:\u00a0The Pats saw their subsequent drive fall short of expectations. Here come the Bills’ attack!<\/p>\n 8:20 p.m.:\u00a0And we’re off! The Patriots will start the game with the ball.<\/p>\n 7:50 p.m.:\u00a0And here’s a look at Buffalo’s “icy” new threads, cloaked in winter white.<\/p>\n these @BuffaloBills<\/a> threads are too icy \ud83e\uddca<\/p>\n NEvsBUF\u2013 Sunday 8:20pm ET on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:40 p.m.:\u00a0The stars are starting to find their place atop Highmark Stadium’s lush plains. We’re about 45 minutes away from the start of Sunday’s contest.<\/p>\n James Cook gets set pregame as Bills host Patriots NEXT on Sunday Night Football (on NBC, \u2066@peacock<\/a>\u2069 and Universo) pic.twitter.com\/Kc8rDZtJpB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Drake Maye warms up ahead of Patriots-Bills on Sunday Night Football.<\/p>\n Live coverage NOW on NBC and \u2066@peacock<\/a>\u2069 pic.twitter.com\/DYwyIjPJws<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:15 p.m.:\u00a0The Bills and Patriots released their inactive list ahead of tonight’s contest. For the Bills, the biggest absentees are Matt Milano and Ed Oliver, both of whom haven’t seen the field in weeks. The Patriots will be without LB K’Lavon Chaisson, DT Eric Gregory, guard Caedan Wallace, WR Efton Chism and QB Tommy DeVito.<\/p>\n Where to watch Bills vs. PatriotsBills vs. Patriots start timeDate: Sunday, Oct. 5Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n The Bills and Patriots will be the featured ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff from Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?Date: Sunday, October 5TV: NBCLive stream: Peacock, Fubo<\/a><\/p>\n ‘Sunday Night Football’ will once again air nationally on NBC and be introduced by country music star Carrie Underwood and her iconic “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.”<\/p>\n ‘Sunday Night Football’ between the Bills and the Patriots will also air on Fubo<\/a> and Peacock. Fubo<\/a> carries NBC in its channel lineup, and is offering a free trial.<\/p>\n Bills schedule 2025WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV\/Result1Sept. 7vs.\u00a0Ravens8:20 p.m.Bills 41, Ravens 402Sept. 14at Jets1 p.m.Bills 30, Jets 103Sept. 18vs. Dolphins8:15 p.m.Bills 31,\u00a0Dolphins 214Sept. 28vs. Saints1 p.m.Bills 31,\u00a0Saints 195Oct. 5vs. Patriots8:20 p.m.NBC6Oct. 13at Falcons7:15 p.m.ESPN7BYE\u2014\u2014\u20148Oct. 26at Panthers1 p.m.Fox9Nov. 2vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.CBS10Nov. 9at Dolphins1 p.m.CBS11Nov. 16vs. Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS12Nov. 20at Texans8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime Video<\/a>13Nov. 30at Steelers4:25 p.m.CBS14Dec. 7vs. Bengals4:25 p.m.Fox15Dec. 14at Patriots1 p.m.CBS16Dec. 21at Browns1 p.m.CBS17Dec. 28vs. Eagles4:25 p.m.Fox18TBDvs. JetsTBDTBDPatriots\u00a0schedule 2025WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV\/Result1Sunday, Sept. 7vs. Raiders1 p.m.Raiders 20,\u00a0Patriots 132Sunday, Sept. 14at Dolphins1 p.m.Dolphins 33,\u00a0Patriots 273Sunday, Sept. 21vs. Steelers1 p.m.Steelers 21,\u00a0Patriots 144Sunday, Sept. 28vs. Panthers1 p.m.Patriots 42,\u00a0Panthers 135Sunday, Oct. 5at Bills8:20 p.m.NBC6Sunday, Oct. 12at Saints1 p.m.CBS7Sunday, Oct. 19at Titans1 p.m.CBS8Sunday, Oct. 26vs. Browns1 p.m.Fox9Sunday, Nov. 2vs. Falcons1 p.m.CBS10Sunday, Nov. 9at Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS11Thursday, Nov. 13vs. Jets1 p.m.CBS12Sunday, Nov. 23at Bengals1 p.m.CBS13Monday, Dec. 1vs. Giants8:15 p.m.ESPN14BYE\u2014\u2014\u201415Sunday, Dec. 14vs. Bills1 p.m.CBS16Sunday, Dec. 21at Ravens1 p.m.CBS17Sunday, Dec. 28at Jets1 p.m.CBS18TBDvs. DolphinsTBDTBD<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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