7 things to know about the Bills’ Week 16 opponent, the Patriots

Things to know about the Buffalo Bills’ Week 16 opponent, the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

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Brady has struggled, yes. A lot of it has to do with the lack of talent around him. By now, some expected tight end Rob Gronkowski to return to the Patriots. He’s still retired and can’t return this year.

Julian Edelman is the most prominent name for the Patriots out wide, but he’s banged up. Knee and shoulder issues are slowing him down and last week he only had two catches for nine yards against the Bengals.

Rookie N’Keal Harry has only played five games with Brady and the Patriots this year due to injury. He only as seven catches this year, but he did score last week.

The last time the Bills faced the Patriots, Josh Gordon was a factor. Like Antonio Brown, he’s gone from the Pats and now the league as he was suspended once again this week.

To sum things up: It’s not all on Brady and the Bills defense should have the edge this week. Problem is, the Patriots defense will also have an edge.