With the New England Patriots facing the Buffalo Bills, there will be a lot of eyes watching this pivotal matchup. It's why we'll be looking at the Patriots-Bills game with some bold predictions in mind.
The AFC East is coming down to New England and Buffalo as both have Super Bowl aspirations. At the moment, the Patriots have a half-game lead over the Bills and are riding a six-game win streak. This game could pay big dividends down the line, as they are in the tight divisional race.
With that said, here are four bold predictions for the Patriots' Week 13 matchup against the Bills.
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New England Patriots Week 13 Predictions
4. Hunter Henry catches a touchdown
Hunter Henry has been a great offseason signing by New England. He has come in and been a vertical and red-zone threat for rookie quarterback Mac Jones. Henry has 35 receptions on the season for 394 yards and seven touchdowns.
He has been a pivotal part of the Patriots' offense and will be key against the Bills. Buffalo has a top-tier defense, and it will be a challenge for New England to put up some points. Henry needs to step up and help Jones get in a rhythm.
3. Mac Jones throws 3 touchdowns
Mac Jones has been one of the best rookies in the NFL. He has helped lead the Patriots to an 8-4 start and is improving every week. Last week, Jones had one of his best games, throwing for 310 yards along with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.
This sparked their offense and helped them earn a sound victory over the Tennessee Titans. On the season, Jones has thrown for 2,850 yards along with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also has a high completion percentage at 70.3 percent.
Against a great team like the Bills, it will take an excellent performance from Jones to come out with the victory. He has experience in high-pressure games as he won the College Football Playoff National Championship at Alabama last season. If Jones plays at a high level against Buffalo, the Patriots could seize control of the division.
2. Defense forces multiple turnovers
While the offense has improved throughout the season, the defense has been the catalyst for their success. Bill Belichick is known for having elite defenses, and it is no different this season. They have talent at all three levels and a great scheme, making it hard for opposing offenses to score. Even though New England has a great defense, it will be a challenge to stop the Bills' offense. Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense possesses a ton of fire power.
Allen has many targets to throw to, including Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders, Cole Beasley, and Dawson Knox. Despite the talent Buffalo has, the Patriots should still be able to limit their offense. Belichick is known for being one of the smartest coaches in the league and can scheme up against even the best offenses.
Last week against the Titans, the Patriots' defense recovered three fumbles and had an interception. While they likely won't have the same success, New England's defense should be able to put Buffalo's offense under duress.
1. Patriots win on the road
This has the potential to be one of the best games of the year. The Patriots and Bills are both fighting for the top spot in the AFC East, and this game could end up being the difference. These two teams have Super Bowl aspirations, and games like these are a good gauge for how they will perform in the postseason.
This game is bound to come down to the wire, but with the way the Patriots are rolling, they should come out on top.
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