The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots have been AFC East rivals since the AFL began in 1960. New England built a commanding all-time lead during the Tom Brady dynasty, but Buffalo has flipped the rivalry hard in the Josh Allen era, including a 47-17 playoff rout. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and both postseason meetings.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): New England leads 79-51-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): New England leads 80-52-1
- Postseason: Series tied 1-1
- Current streak: Buffalo won the most recent meeting 35-31 on Dec 14, 2025
- First meeting: 1960 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
Buffalo has turned the rivalry around, going 7-3 over the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | Bills 35 at Patriots 31 | Bills |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Patriots 23 at Bills 20 | Patriots |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Bills 16 at Patriots 23 | Patriots |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Patriots 21 at Bills 24 | Bills |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Patriots 21 at Bills 27 | Bills |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Bills 25 at Patriots 29 | Patriots |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Patriots 23 at Bills 35 | Bills |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Bills 24 at Patriots 10 | Bills |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Patriots 17 at Bills 47 (Wild Card) | Bills |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Bills 33 at Patriots 21 | Bills |
2026 Matchups
The Bills and Patriots meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC East.
- Week 4: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 – Patriots at Bills
- Week 13: Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 – Bills at Patriots
Postseason History
Buffalo and New England have met twice in the postseason, split 1-1, nearly 60 years apart.
- Dec 28, 1963 – 1963 AFL Eastern Division Playoff: Patriots 26, Bills 8
- Jan 15, 2022 – 2021 AFC Wild Card: Bills 47, Patriots 17
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Bills and Patriots?
New England leads the regular-season series 79-51-1. The postseason is tied 1-1, so including playoffs the Patriots lead 80-52-1.
When do the Bills and Patriots play in 2026?
Twice – Week 4 on Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 in Buffalo, and Week 13 on Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 in New England.
Have the Bills and Patriots ever met in the playoffs?
Twice. New England won the 1963 AFL Eastern Division Playoff 26-8, and Buffalo won the 2021 AFC Wild Card 47-17.
