Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Head-to-Head Results and Rivalry History

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Win/Loss History

Date	Visitor	Score		Home	Score
12/31/23	New England Patriots	21	@	Buffalo Bills	27
10/22/23	Buffalo Bills	25	@	New England Patriots	29
1/8/23	New England Patriots	23	@	Buffalo Bills	35
12/1/22	Buffalo Bills	24	@	New England Patriots	10
1/15/2022 *	New England Patriots	17	@	Buffalo Bills	47
12/26/21	Buffalo Bills	33	@	New England Patriots	21
12/6/21	New England Patriots	14	@	Buffalo Bills	10

First meeting: The Bills and Patriots first played on September 23, 1960, with the Bills winning 13-0.
Patriots' dominance (2000s): From 2000 to 2019, the Patriots dominated the rivalry, going 35-5 against the Bills during the Tom Brady era.
Tom Brady factor: As a Patriot, Tom Brady holds a 32-3 record against the Bills, making him one of the most successful QBs against a single team in NFL history.
Bills’ resurgence: Since 2020, with Josh Allen as quarterback, the Bills have turned the tide, winning multiple games against the Patriots, including a playoff victory.
Memorable 2021 playoff game: In the 2021 AFC Wild Card round, the Bills beat the Patriots 47-17, the first time the Bills scored on every possession in a playoff game.
Division rivals: Both teams are part of the AFC East, meaning they face each other twice every regular season.
Iconic coach matchups: The rivalry has featured legendary coaches like Bill Belichick for the Patriots and Marv Levy for the Bills.
Memorable upset: The Bills' 31-0 victory over the Patriots in 2003 was a high point, but the Patriots returned the favor later that season with a 31-0 win of their own.

The Bills-Patriots rivalry is marked by periods of dominance from each team, making it one of the most intriguing matchups in the AFC East.

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