The Buffalo Bills scored more than 40 points for the second straight game. But they allowed more than 40 points for the second week in a row.
Buffalo's offense is relatively healthy. Its defense is not.
The Bills (11-3) host the New England Patriots (3-11) at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, which could give the defense a reprieve. New England ranks 29th in the NFL in yards (292.4) and points per game (17.0), and last in passing yards per game (173.1).
Buffalo's defense did just enough - it forced three punts and recovered a fumble - in a 48-42 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 15.