The Bills have a chance to do something unthinkable on Sunday: Virtually end the Patriots' season in October.
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It may be unwise to count out a Bill Belichick-coached team, but the Patriots haven't looked even the part of "pesky" as the midway point of the season nears. Instead, the offense has been anemic, with Mac Jones at the center of the debate.
Jones' 2022 regression has followed him into 2023, with a new voice on the coaching staff not providing any kind of relief for the third-year passer. Bill O'Brien hasn't gotten much out of Jones, and the rest of the division has been able to keep him this year.
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The Bills still pace the division, though it's been something of a wishy-washy season for Buffalo. There's been dominating victories (vs. the Commanders and Dolphins), some confusing losses (vs. the Jets and Jaguars) and a gross win over the Giants in Week 6.
A wise man once said: "Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills." We'll see if that holds true this Sunday afternoon. Here's how to watch the AFC East matchup.
What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?
- TV channel (national): CBS
- TV channel (Buffalo): WIVB-TV, Channel 4
- TV channel (New England): WBZ-TV, Channel 4
- Live Stream: Fubo | Paramount Plus | DAZN (Canada)
Sunday's Week 7 AFC East matchup between the Bills and Patriots can be caught on CBS. Viewers in the Buffalo market can tune to WIVB-TV (Channel 4), while those in the greater Boston area can tune to WBZ-TV (Channel 4).
For viewers without a cable subscription, there are a few options. Paramount Plus carries the NFL on CBS, but a paid subscription is required for the service.
Fubo carries Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL action throughout the 2023 NFL season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can tune to DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
Bills vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 22
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Sunday's Bills-Patriots AFC East matchup takes place in Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. It's the first of two matchups between the divisional rivals in 2023.
The Bills hit the road after three straight home games in which they went 2-1. However, one of the three home games was actually played in London. The Patriots' season is spiraling, with their lone victory coming vs. the Jets in Week 3.
Bills schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Bills 38, Raiders 10 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Bills 37, Commanders 3 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Bills 38, Dolphins 20 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Jaguars 25, Bills 20 (London) | 9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Network |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Bills 14, Giants 9 | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | vs. Buccaneers (Thursday Night Football) | 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | at Bengals (Sunday Night Football) | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | vs. Broncos (Monday Night Football) | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | vs. Jets | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Eagles | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | at Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 16 | Dec. 23 | at Chargers | 8 p.m. ET | Peacock |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 6-7 | at Dolphins | TBD | TBD |
Patriots schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Eagles 25, Patriots 20 | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Dolphins 24, Patriots 17 | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Patriots 15, Jets 10 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Cowboys 38, Patriots 3 | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Saints 34, Patriots 0 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Raiders 21, Patriots 17 | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Colts (Frankfurt) | 9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Network |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | BYE | ||
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Giants | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | at Steelers (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | vs. Chiefs (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. ET | NFL Network |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Bills | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 6/7 | vs. Jets | TBD | TBD |