However, their 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills has cast some doubts over that status, at least in the eyes of the oddsmakers. The Patriots, after all, are heading into their Week 16 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens as underdogs for a second straight week, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Between struggling to stop the run and a pass rush that's not getting home, New England's defense isn't looking great as the playoffs near.

The New England Patriots squandered a 21-0 first-half lead to Buffalo and will seek to rebound in their Week 16 SNF matchup against Baltimore.

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The Patriots acknowledge they squandered an opportunity to wrap up the AFC East and a playoff berth in their 35-31 loss to the Bills.

The Buffalo Bills pulled out all the stops in the second half to defeat the New England Patriots. Buffalo was down 21 points during the contest, but thanks to a valiant effort from quarterback Josh Allen and the offense,

The New England Patriots were in the race for the top seed in the AFC for several weeks during their 10-game winning streak, but with three games left in the regular seasons their odds have taken a massive hit.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were a half away from ending Buffalo’s five-year reign atop the AFC East. But after allowing Josh Allen and the Bills to score touchdowns on five straight possessions,