"After an exciting slate of football in Week 14, the Patriots are set to return from their bye and prepare to face off against the Bills for the final time this season. They already beat the reigning AFC East Champions in Buffalo earlier this year and hope to sweep them for the first time in six years next Sunday, which looks possible based on how both teams have been playing."
"There will, however, be a massive change for the Patriots since they last met, as they have dealt with crucial injuries to important starters. The most concerning absences are starting left tackle Will Campbell and starting left guard Jared Wilson, both of whom suffered leg injuries against the Bengals. Although their replacements, Ben Brown and Vederian Lowe, fared well against the Giants last week, there are growing concerns about how well they will do against tougher teams, especially with the Bills next on the docket."
"The Patriots have injuries to two key players -- defensive tackle Milton Williams (high ankle sprain) and rookie left tackle Will Campbell (knee sprain) -- that loom large. Williams has validated his massive free agent contract with impressive play, and Campbell has ferociously protected Drake Maye's blind side. Both should be back before the playoffs, but how New England holds up in the meantime bears watching."
Patriots return from a Week 14 bye to face the Bills, having already beaten them earlier and aiming for a season sweep. The team sustained key losses at left tackle and left guard—Will Campbell and Jared Wilson—after leg injuries against the Bengals. Replacements Ben Brown and Vederian Lowe performed well versus the Giants, but their ability to handle stronger opponents is uncertain. The upcoming matchup with Buffalo presents a tougher test for the offensive line. Injuries to important linemen and a defensive tackle high-ankle sprain raise concerns about offensive stability and potential playoff implications.
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