"The magnitude of the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Bills on Sunday is already being felt nearly a week out, underscoring just how far New England has come this season. With the division on the line, as the Patriots could become AFC East champions with a win, there will inevitably be extra eyes on the game. That also means injured players on both teams will be doing all they can to get back into the starting lineup"
"Bosa missed last week's matchup against the Bengals, when the Bills miraculously stole a win, and according to head coach Sean McDermott, he could be back in the lineup this weekend. While that's far from an official return, it's still something the Patriots should monitor, as Bosa makes a difference for their defense that could drastically impact their offensive game plan."
"Fortunately, he wasn't much of a force in their first matchup in October, as Bosa only recorded one tackle and no sacks. But that doesn't mean he won't improve this time around, especially with the added motivation of not letting the Patriots win the division on their watch. The Patriots' offensive line, whether that includes Wilson or not, will have to ensure that doesn't happen, just as they did in Week 5."
With the AFC East division title on the line, the Patriots can clinch the division with a win over the Bills on Sunday. Injured players on both teams are pushing to return to improve their teams' chances. Jared Wilson returned to Patriots practice on Monday. The Bills could see a return from Joey Bosa after he missed last week's game. Bosa has been a major contributor to Buffalo's defense this season and his presence would increase pressure on Drake Maye and New England's offense. Bosa recorded one tackle and no sacks in the first matchup, but motivation and a high-stakes rematch could change his impact. The Patriots' offensive line must limit Bosa to protect the game plan.
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