New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills Free NFL Picks & Week 6 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/7/2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park
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On Sunday, the New England Patriots (3-2) will take on the Buffalo Bills (3-2) as both teams try to claim the top spot in the AFC East. Last season, the Patriots were able to win both of their games against the Bills.
The Patriots were able to hand the Cincinnati Bengals their first loss on Sunday when they beat them 43-17. New England had 505 yards of offense in that win and their defense forced three turnovers.
The Patriots have given up just 316.2 yards per game, which is fourth-best in the NFL right now. Quarterback Tom Brady has just an 85.5 passer rating so far this year with six touchdowns and two interceptions. Tight end Rob Gronkowski has caught 19 passes in five games for 247 yards and four touchdowns.
The Bills outscore the Detroit Lions 11-0 in the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday and pull off a 17-14 win. They passed for 294 yards in that contest and were able to hold the Lions to just 263 total yards.
The Bills currently have the best defense against the run after giving up just 71 rushing yards per game through their first five games. Defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has 19 tackles for Buffalo this season and is tied for second in the NFL with five sacks. Rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins has 24 catches through five games for 284 yards and two touchdowns.
New England Patriots Betting Trends
New England Patriots are 2-3-0 Against the Spread
New England Patriots are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under
Buffalo Bills Betting Trends
Buffalo Bills are 3-2-0 Against the Spread
Buffalo Bills are 0-5-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
New England Patriots
10/06/14 WR Danny Amendola Head "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/06/14 DT Dominique Easley Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/05/14 OL Cameron Fleming Finger "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/05/14 CB Darrelle Revis Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/05/14 S Devin McCourty Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/05/14 LB Dont'a Hightower Knee "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
10/05/14 DB Nate Ebner Finger "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/27/14 DT Sealver Siliga Foot IR - designated return
09/23/14 LB Cameron Gordon Undisclosed IR
09/23/14 LB James Morris Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 WR Greg Orton Achilles IR
09/04/14 RB Tyler Gaffney Knee IR
Buffalo Bills
10/05/14 CB Ron Brooks Neck injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. New England
10/05/14 LB Nigel Bradham Knee "?" Sunday vs. New England
10/05/14 RB Bryce Brown Undisclosed "?" Sunday vs. New England
10/05/14 G Chris Williams Back "?" Sunday vs. New England
10/05/14 DT Kyle Williams Knee "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/22/14 WR Marcus Easley Knee out indefinitely
09/18/14 DB Jonathan Meeks Neck IR
09/04/14 DB Mario Butler Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 LB Stevenson Sylvester Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Kiko Alonso Knee out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take New England
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