Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the New England Patriots (3-2) and Buffalo Bills (3-2) will face off in an important AFC East clash at Ralph Wilson Stadium on CBS. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Patriots fans can listen to the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub, while Bills fans can catch the radio broadcast on WGR 550.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had taken flack prior to last week's Sunday Night Football drubbing of the Cincinnati Bengals for his lack of big numbers, and the Patriots' underwhelming overall output. That changed last week though, as Brady torched Cincy for 292 yards and two touchdowns with a 65 percent completion rate.
Pats head coach Bill Belichick said the team rallied around Brady in an effort to shut down the criticism being hurled his way. "When you had the result that we had (against the Chiefs) as a team, I think everybody rallied around each other," Belichick said. "I mean, who else is there to rally around? That's all we have: guys that can go out there and play and make a difference.
"I think we've played hard a lot this year, but we were able to execute things a little bit better. Of course, there was more emotion and energy as we were making plays."
The Bills were able to notch their third win of the year as well with veteran Kyle Orton making his first start for Buffalo. "He made some throws," coach Doug Marrone said. "I think it started off a little bit tough for someone just getting back in there again, but I thought he played well."
Orton finished the OT win over Detroit with 308 yards and a touchdown vs. the second ranked pass defense in the NFL, and No. 1 D overall per FootballOutsiders.com.
Patriots Injury Report
Nate Ebner
S
Finger
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Cameron Fleming
T
Finger
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Chandler Jones
DE
Shoulder
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Devin McCourty
S
Rib
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Brandon Browner
CB
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable
Dominique Easley
DE
Shoulder
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable
Bryan Stork
C
Head
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable
Tom Brady
QB
Ankle
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Jamie Collins
LB
Thigh
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Qualin Hightower
LB
Knee
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Matthew Slater
WR
Shoulder
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Bills Injury Report
| Marcus Easley | WR | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Christopher Williams | G | Back | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Fredrick Jackson | RB | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Nigel Bradham | LB | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Rond'trique Brooks | CB | Neck | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Da'Norris Searcy | S | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Brandon Spikes | LB | Ribs | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Aaron Williams | S | Wrist | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Kyle Williams | DT | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
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