The last time the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills met in Highmark Stadium — weather was a major storyline in the game. With freezing temperatures and high winds, it made life difficult for both teams as they were unable to pass the football consistently.
For the Patriots, running the football was the focal point of the game plan as a result. They succeeded, rushing the football 46 times for 222 yards. Damien Harris was the leading rusher in that game. He carried the ball 10 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, averaging 11.