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The Patriots let an opportunity to clinch the AFC East slip away in a 35-31 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Loss to the Bills in Week 15

The Patriots let an opportunity to clinch the AFC East slip away in a 35-31 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

The New England Patriots raced out to a 21-0 lead but couldn’t stop Josh Allen and the Bills, who mounted a second-half comeback to seal a 35-31 win.

Recap: Patriots Can't Close Out Bills, Fall 35-31

The New England Patriots raced out to a 21-0 lead but couldn’t stop Josh Allen and the Bills, who mounted a second-half comeback to seal a 35-31 win.

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media during his postgame press conferences immediately after New England's 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel 12/14: "We had a lot of good football in there, and we had a few plays we'd like to have back"

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media during his postgame press conferences immediately after New England's 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media during his postgame press conferences immediately after New England's 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Drake Maye 12/14: "Just got to keep our foot on the pedal"

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media during his postgame press conferences immediately after New England's 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Watch full highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season.

Bills vs. Patriots Highlights | NFL Week 15

Watch full highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season.

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2025 PATRIOTS SCHEDULE

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Bills

L 31-35

WEEK 15
Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Ravens

WEEK 16
Sunday, Dec. 21 @ 8:20 PM
M&T Bank Stadium

BUY TICKETS

@ Jets

WEEK 17
Sunday, Dec. 28 @ 1:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

BUY TICKETS

Dolphins

WEEK 18
Date and Time TBD
Gillette Stadium

BUY TICKETS

Raiders

L 13-20

WEEK 1
Sunday, Sept. 7 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Dolphins

W 33-27

WEEK 2
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Hard Rock Stadium

Steelers

L 14-21

WEEK 3
Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

Panthers

W 42-13

WEEK 4
Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Bills

W 23-20

WEEK 5
Sunday, October 5 @ 8:20 PM
Highmark Stadium

@ Saints

W 25-19

WEEK 6
Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 1 PM
Caesars Superdome

@ Titans

W 31-13

WEEK 7
Sunday, Oct. 19 @ 1:00 PM
Nissan Stadium

Browns

W 32-13

WEEK 8
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

Falcons

W 24-23

WEEK 9
Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 1 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Buccaneers

W 28-23

WEEK 10
Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 1:00 PM
Raymond James Stadium

Jets

W 27-14

WEEK 11
Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Bengals

W 26-20

WEEK 12
Sunday, Nov. 23 @ 1:00 PM
Paycor Stadium

NY Giants

W 33-15

WEEK 13
Monday, Dec. 1 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

BYE WEEK

WEEK 14

Commanders

W 48-18

PRESEASON WEEK 1
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 7:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Vikings

W 20-12

PRESEASON WEEK 2
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 1:00 PM
U.S. Bank Stadium

@ NY Giants

L 10-42

PRESEASON WEEK 3
Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 8:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

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HC MIKE VRABEL

Head Coach Mike Vrabel 12/15: "We're disappointed but not discouraged"

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Drake Maye 12/14: "Just got to keep our foot on the pedal"

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OFF THE FIELD

From shopping sprees with quarterback Drake Maye to holiday gift drives, New England Patriots players came back after the bye week and got busy in the community.

Drake Maye, Patriots teammates keep busy volunteering in community after bye week

From shopping sprees with quarterback Drake Maye to holiday gift drives, New England Patriots players came back after the bye week and got busy in the community.

On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

My Cause My Cleats: Your Patriots Chosen Charities for 2025

On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

Having participated in ‘Movember’ all month long by growing out his mustache, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel partnered with Gillette to raise awareness about men’s health and honor defensive coordinator Terrell Williams in his battle with cancer.

Mike Vrabel's mustache going almost as strong as Patriots' win streak as head coach raises awareness for men's health for My Cause My Cleats

Having participated in ‘Movember’ all month long by growing out his mustache, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel partnered with Gillette to raise awareness about men’s health and honor defensive coordinator Terrell Williams in his battle with cancer.

Former college teammate and close friend to Patriots long snapper Julian Ashby leaves a string of inspiration from Greenville, South Carolina to New England for those affected by blood clots.

Julian Ashby Strives to "Be Like Bryce" on the Field and in His Community

Former college teammate and close friend to Patriots long snapper Julian Ashby leaves a string of inspiration from Greenville, South Carolina to New England for those affected by blood clots.

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