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Buffalo Bills Links, 12/27: Recapping the win over the Patriots

Buffalo seized control of the AFC East thanks to a dominant effort Sunday

By John Boccacino
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Statement made. The Buffalo Bills knew they needed a win Sunday in Foxborough over the New England Patriots to have a chance at claiming back-to-back AFC East titles, and thanks to an all-around dominant performance, the Bills are back in the driver’s seat thanks to a 33-21 triumph over the Patriots.

Today’s edition of the Bills daily links recaps the victory, which was buoyed by a career day from wideout Isaiah McKenzie, a surgical performance from Josh Allen, the hard running of Devin Singletary, the outstanding play of a depleted offensive line, and a defense that constantly made life difficult for Mac Jones.

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