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Defensive discipline headlines Patriots’ X-factors against the Bills

The New England Patriots know they are in for quite the challenge in Week 16. Playing on the road in a notoriously tough environment, the team of head coach Jerod Mayo will need to bring its A-game in order to stand a chance against the Buffalo Bills.

The difference in record — 3-11 versus 11-3 — already tells the story of the 2024 season for the two AFC East rivals. Whereas the Patriots have struggled to play consistent football on a week-to-week, heck even on a play-to-play basis, Buffalo has been on a heater recently.