Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots Week 15 expert pick roundup

Who do the experts believe will win as the Buffalo Bills visit the New England Patriots?

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drops back to pass against the New England Patriots. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills enter Week 15 on the heels of back-to-back wins. They’re now 9-4 and have a firm grip on a playoff spot, but could go for more than that.

This weekend, they visit the 11-2 New England Patriots, who are leading the AFC East. Buffalo has a chance to catch them, but that begins with a win this weekend.

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The Bills are also looking for some revenge after losing to the Patriots in Week 5. With the stage set, let's see which team the experts believe will be victorious on Sunday.

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Sports Illustrated

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushes the ball against the New England Patriots. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

It’s an even split at Sports Illustrated, with three members of the staff selecting Buffalo and three taking New England.

• Clare Brennan: Patriots
• Mitch Goldich: Bills
• Gilberto Manzano: Patriots
• Conor Orr: Bills
• John Pluym: Patriots
• Matt Verderame: Bills

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Bleacher Report

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones tries to sack New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Another split, although this time, the Bills have a slight edge with the Bleacher Report crew selecting them 4-3.

Bills: Brad Gagnon, Ian Hanford, Moe Moton, Wes O'Donnell

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Patriots: Gary Davenport, Kristopher Knox, Brent Sobleski

Hanford gave his reasoning for picking Buffalo, saying the Patriots record could be a result of who they’ve played this season.

“Since beating the Bills the first time around, the Patriots have won eight straight against opponents with a combined record of 28-76. Not exactly a murderer's row. The Bills have been vulnerable this year, especially when they turn the ball over, but I like Allen to take care of the ball and earn a gutsy road win.” - Hanford

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USA Today

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Another 3-3 split on USA Today:

• Jarrett Bell: Patriots, 23-20
• Nick Brinkerhoff: Patriots 31-27
• Chris Bumbaca: Bills 30-24
• Nate Davis: Patriots 24-23
• Tyler Dragon: Bills 28-24
• Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Bills 28-24

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CBS - Pete Prisco

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reacts to a play during second-half action against the New England Patriots. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Pete Prisco sees the Bills winning, but has it very close. In the end, he sees Josh Allen making the difference with a big play.

"The Patriots are coming off a bye, while the Bills are coming off a come-from-behind victory over the Bengals. Josh Allen was Josh Allen in that one and that's the way it has to be for the Bills to win. He wasn't the last time these teams met, which is why the Patriots won. This time will be different. Allen wins it with his usual big plays."

Bills 30, Patriots 28

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