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.
The Bills enter Week 14 aiming to shorten the gap to the Patriots in the division standings.
- The bye week gives Buffalo an opportunity to reset, evaluate injuries, and prepare for a stretch run.
- The team seeks improvements on both sides of the ball to regain momentum after midseason struggles.
- Key matchups and strategies will determine whether Buffalo can climb back into AL East contention.
This game plan emphasizes:
- Maximizing offensive efficiency through balance between the run and pass.
- Tightening defensive coverage and improving red-zone defense.
- Leveraging home-field advantage and momentum shifts in critical late-season games.
The article notes that Buffalo must navigate remaining fixtures with consistency to close the gap in the division standings and to position themselves for a postseason push.
Author's note: The piece outlines the Bills' window to reduce the division deficit, highlighting strategic focus areas for Week 14.
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Sports Illustrated on MSN — 2025-12-07