The Buffalo Bills have put an eight-game home losing streak to bed against the New England Patriots in Week 8 with a 24-21 win. It was an old-school affair, as both teams were forced to emphasize the ground attack due to the weather conditions. Both teams ran the ball at will, as the offensive lines dominated in the trenches.
Buffalo and New England put up 378 rushing yards on 72 combined carries. The bills’ Zack Moss and Pats’ Damien Harris broke out in this game. Moss scored two touchdowns and averaged 5.8 yards per carry, while Harris ran for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Both quarterbacks were expected to use their legs to move the ball and Josh Allen and Cam Newton found the end zone with rushes.
Buffalo’s defense, in search of re-establishing their role as the alphas for the Bills, were struggling to stop the Patriots on the ground. New England was driving late in the game, putting themselves in prime position for at least a game-tying field goal. The Patriots put the ball in Newton’s hands, and for the first time all afternoon, the Bills forced a turnover. It was the most opportune moment for the Bills, as they recovered a fumble with 31 seconds left, cementing their victory.
With that, here’s everything we know following the Bills’ win over the Patriots: