New England Patriots (52) at Buffalo Bills (2-5)
When: 5:15 p.m. Monday Where: New Era Field,
Orchard Park, N.Y.
TV: ESPN
Line: Patriots -14, total 44½ Series: Patriots lead 72-43-1 Notes: The Patriots are 31-4 in the past 35 games against
AFC East-rival Bills, and Tom Brady holds NFL career-wins record by quarterback against one opponent with 28-3 record. … Patriots are 7-0 in night games against Bills, including 56-10 win at Buffalo on Nov. 18, 2007. … Patriots have scored 21 or more points in first half in each of past four games to match franchisebest streak, and facing Bills, who have allowed 24 or more points in first half three times. … Brady’s 15 wins at what’s now New Era Field are tied for third with Tyrod Taylor and Drew Bledsoe since stadium opened in 1973. Only Jim Kelly (59) and Joe Ferguson (46) have won more at Orchard Park, N.Y. … Brady’s 575 career TDS passing (including playoffs) are four short of matching NFL record held by Peyton Manning. Brady’s also four short of matching Brett Favre’s 508 for second-most regular-season TDS passing. Manning is first with 539. … With six TDS receiving, James White is one short of becoming 10th RB to score seven in one season since 1970. … Special teams matched team record by scoring two TDS against Chicago on WR Cordarrelle Patterson kickoff return and LB Kyle Van Noy returning blocked punt. … Bills retiring Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas’ No. 34 at halftime. …
Bills’ 81 points through seven games are fewest since 1977 (75 points) and third fewest in team history. … QB Derek Anderson to make second consecutive start in place of rookie Josh Allen
(right elbow). Anderson’s 175 yards passing against Colts most by Bills in four games, but he also threw three INTS and lost fumble. … Bills RB Lesean Mccoy cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play. … Zay Jones has Bills-leading 226 yards receiving through seven games, 2 yards more than Josh Gordon has in only four games with Patriots. … Buffalo hasn’t topped 20 first downs in seven straight games, matching worst streak since
2007.