It was the veterans doing the heavy lifting for the Buffalo Bills’ defense during a Week 15 win over the New England Patriots. A list of defensive players over

Kansas City's 16-13 loss to Los Angeles ends their chance to match Buffalo's record of four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, as the AFC championship race opens up.

But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.

Patriots couldn't hang on to an early three-touchdown lead en route to a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills. Here's what happened:

Ray Davis' kickoff returns were a huge help for the Bills as he put Allen and the offense in prime positions to charge down the field and take the lead. Davis had three returns that went for over 30 yards, even taking one a total of 58 yards. As expected, the Bills capitalized on this moment.

The Bills’ record is safe due to the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers eliminated the Chiefs from postseason contention. Meaning, Kansas City’s run of three straight Super Bowl appearances has reached its conclusion, as has its streak of 10 consecutive trips to the playoffs.

Buffalo looks to narrow New England's division lead as the teams meet for their final regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium, on CBS at 1 p.m. ET.

The New England Patriots had the chance to close the door on the division crown race on Sunday, but a late collapse allowed the Buffalo Bills to come back and win, keeping their chances of winning the AFC East alive.

What a week for Josh Allen. He and wife Hailee Steinfeld announced she is pregnant with their fits child, and then he went out and led an epic comeback for the Buffalo Bills in a huge matchup with the New England Patriots. He also perfectly handled a reporter’s question after the game, too.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, middle, is sacked by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano, left, as linebacker Dorian Williams follows the play during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Robert F. Bukaty