5 things fans should know about Patriots vs. Bills heading into Week 18

The New England Patriots are back at home this week, as they’ll host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon for their regular season finale at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

New England has already been eliminated from postseason contention with a 3-13 record through their first 16 games, and Buffalo has already stamped their spot in the playoffs again, winning the AFC East.

Before these two teams hit the field this weekend, here are a few things fans should know heading into the contest.

Rankings

Points scored per game:

  • New England: 16.6 (30th)
  • Buffalo: 31.8 (2nd)

Points allowed per game:

  • New England: 25.1 (26th)
  • Buffalo: 21.6 (11th)

Yards gained per game:

  • New England: 290.9 (30th)
  • Buffalo: 365.4 (9th)

Yards allowed per game:

  • New England: 348.1 (23rd)
  • Buffalo: 343.6 (20th)

History

New England and Buffalo have met 130 times in their history, with the Patriots going 78-51-1 in the series. New England is 40-24 at home against Buffalo and is 17-5 at Gillette Stadium.

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