The New England Patriots got some fortunate Christmas news as they found out that Kendrick Bourne will be back and playing for the team's Week 16 contest against the Buffalo Bills.

Bourne is having a great season that has seen him with 45 receptions for 667 yards and five touchdowns on the year. He has been one of the best receivers that Mac Jones likes to throw to so getting him ahead of this huge contest is great news for the Patriots.

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The Patriots against the Bills is going to be one of the best games in Week 16. This contest has major playoff implications and if Buffalo can sneak out a victory, they will be in tied for first place in the AFC East. If New England wins, they will have a two-game lead in the AFC East and will be sitting pretty to win the division this season. Both of these teams matched up already this season as New England was able to walk away with an ugly 14-10 win. The game was played in Buffalo where it was snowing. Mac Jones and Josh Allen were unable to throw the football which is why it was so low scoring.

This is a must-win game for the Patriots and usually when that's the case, Bill Belichick and company find a way to walk away with a victory. Buffalo hasn't been playing great football as of late so there's a great chance New England is going to be able to walk away with a win.