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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bills ahead of Week 16

The 10-4 Buffalo Bills will revisit the 11-3 New England Patriots for a Saturday kickoff.

And the ties between the playoff-bound AFC Easters will, too.

Beyond the coaching likes of Brian Daboll and Ryan Wendell, a total of six players stand among the ties on the active rosters, the practice squads and the reserve lists. Three were once Patriots. Another three were once Bills. And not all are the same as they were back in September.

Here’s a glance heading into 4:30 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.

BUFFALO

Lee Smith, tight end – New England selected the Marshall tight end in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.