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Bills vs. Patriots: Drama Unfolds in AFC East Showdown

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Find out the top takeaways from the intense Patriots vs. Bills clash and how it sets the stage for the AFC East showdown against the Dolphins!

In a heated face-off, the New England Patriots turned heads by turning the ball over three times in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills. With just three yards of offense, the Patriots struggled to gain momentum, but a late push by Kevin Harris showcased their resilience. The Bills, now 10-6, gear up to face the Dolphins (11-5) next week for the AFC East crown.

The Buffalo Bills strategically acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to bolster their defense and elevate their standings. Von Miller's absence as a healthy scratch for the Patriots game raised eyebrows but was attributed to a coaching decision. Despite the setback, the Bills continue their quest for a playoff spot, awaiting the final showdown in Week 18 to potentially clinch.

As the Bills brace for a crucial AFC East-deciding finale against the Dolphins, fans are on the edge of their seats. Josh Allen's standout performance, including two rushing touchdowns and a stellar interception by Rasul Douglas, solidified the Bills' position leading up to the showdown. The upcoming clash promises to be a nail-biting event, with the coveted AFC East crown at stake.

In a thrilling twist of events, the Patriots' loss to the Bills demonstrates their ongoing battle for dominance in the division. Despite the setbacks, both teams show resilience and determination as they vie for a spot in the playoffs. As the AFC East drama unfolds, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the high-stakes matchup between the Bills and Dolphins.

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Patriots turn the ball over three times in first quarter vs. Bills (CBS News)

The Patriots had just three yards of offense Kevin Harris ran up the middle for 15 yards on the final play of the quarter. Bailey Zappe was picked off twice ...

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Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Patriots | Week 17 (BuffaloBills.com)

The Bills (10-6) now head to face the Dolphins (11-5) next week with the AFC East crown on the line.

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Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with win over Patriots (The Globe and Mail)

The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team's slide in the standings.

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Bills LB Von Miller healthy scratch for win over Patriots - ESPN (ESPN)

Bills pass-rusher Von Miller was inactive for Sunday's win over the Patriots. The move was considered a coaching/football decision.

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Buffalo Bills need to wait until Week 18 to clinch playoff spot in AFC ... (Buffalo Rumblings)

The Bills didn't get the help they needed this week, at least in the Wild Card race.

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Bills beat Patriots to set up AFC East-deciding finale against Dolphins (TSN)

Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns, cornerback Rasul Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and the Buffalo Bills maintained their clear ...

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How to watch Bills vs. Dolphins AFC East title game in Week 18 on ... (NBC Connecticut)

The Buffalo Bills will be at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football with the winner clinching the AFC East. Here's how to watch the Week 18 bout.

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Bills-Dolphins Week 18 will decide AFC East after win over Patriots (Buffalo Rumblings)

The Bills' ugly win over New England in Week 17 is nonetheless their fourth straight victory.

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Sabato: Bill Belichick gives Bills one last scare before date with ... (Niagara Gazette)

ORCHARD PARK โ€” As Josh Allen bulldozed toward a game-clinching first-down run, Bill Belichick didn't move. His facial expression was as stone-like as it was ...

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Game Observations: Eight Takeaways From the Patriots Loss to the ... (Patriots.com)

Four first-half turnovers buried the Patriots in Buffalo on Sunday, but the Pats defense is making progress against Bills star QB Josh Allen.

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NFL reveals full Week 18 schedule: Bills at Dolphins flexed to ... (CBSSports.com)

Before we get to that Sunday night game, though, there will be 15 games before that and a lot of those will have playoff implications, starting with both games ...

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