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Just a week removed from clinching the AFC East for the first time since 1995, Buffalo travels to Gillette Stadium on “Monday Night Football” to face a a Patriots team eliminated from playoff contention.
It’s a major role reversal, as the Bills (11-3) have their sights set on a potential two-seed in the AFC playoffs while New England angles for better draft position and figures out what young talent may return for 2021. The Bills can clinch the two-seed this weekend if they beat New England and Pittsburgh loses to Indianapolis. Buffalo submitted plans earlier this week to New York governor Andrew Cuomo outlining plans for hosting up to 6,700 members of Bills mafia should the Bills end up with a home game in the playoffs.
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Following New England’s 22-12 loss to Miami in Week 15, the Patriots (6-8) will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and will fail to finish above .500 for the first time since 2000. While Cam Newton’s 209 passing yards against the Dolphins were the most he’s had since Week 11, it’s been a difficult year for the quarterback in need of a resurgent season in order to lock down a lucrative contract. Bill Belichick did not reveal his quarterback plans for facing the Bills, but Jarrett Stidham may see increased playing time in order for New England to clarify its offseason direction at the position.
Both teams have already appeared on “Monday Night Football” this season, with each winning. Week 16 marks the final “MNF” game of the season.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Bills vs. Patriots game on Monday night, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full “Monday Night Football” schedule.
What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?
- TV channel (national): ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, fuboTV
ESPN has a new crew for “Monday Night Football” this year and it will feature Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color analyst), Louis Riddick (color analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter).
In Canada, viewers can watch Bills vs. Patriots on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game.
Bills vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Monday, Dec. 28
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
Bills vs. Patriots starts at the normal “Monday Night Football” time and is the season’s final game on Monday in order to ensure all playoff teams have equal preparation time.
Monday Night Football schedule 2020
| Week 1 | Sept. 14 | Steelers 26, Giants 16 |
| Week 1 | Sept. 14 | Titans 16, Broncos 14 |
| Week 2 | Sept. 21 | Raiders 34, Saints 24 |
| Week 3 | Sept. 28 | Chiefs 34, Ravens 20 |
| Week 4 | Oct. 5 | Packers 30, Falcons 16 |
| Week 5 | Oct. 12 | Saints 30, Chargers 27 |
| Week 6 | Oct. 19 | Cardinals 38, Cowboys 10 |
| Week 7 | Oct. 26 | Rams 24, Bears 10 |
| Week 8 | Nov. 2 | Buccaneers 25, Giants 23 |
| Week 9 | Nov. 9 | Patriots 30, Jets 27 |
| Week 10 | Nov. 16 | Vikings 19, Bears 13 |
| Week 11 | Nov. 23 | Rams 27, Buccaneers 24 |
| Week 12 | Nov. 30 | Seahawks 23, Eagles 17 |
| Week 13 | Dec. 7 | Bills 34, 49ers 24 |
| Week 14 | Dec. 14 | Ravens 47, Browns 42 |
| Week 15 | Dec. 21 | Bengals 27, Steelers 17 |
| Week 16 | Dec. 28 | New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills |
