Buffalo Bills (11-6) vs New England Patriots (10-7)
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:15 pm
The Patriots are a bit of a public dog and although it is never easy beating Belichik in a playoff game, I think the Bills have their way tonight. Rookie QB's in their first playoff game have not fared too well over the years and playing in a tough atmosphere on the road is not going to be an easy setting for Mac Jones. The Bills' defense was dominant in the final four games to end the season and the Patriots (minus the blowout win over the lowly Jags) looked a bit underwhelming to end the year with losses in three of their last four. I think the narrative that Josh Allen cannot play in cold weather is dispelled tonight and I think the books are begging for Patriots action with the line set where it is. This game should be close for a while, but I like Buffalo to win by a touchdown in the end.