TIME UPDATE: Bills vs Patriots – How to Watch, Listen, and Stream Week 15 NFL Game
Orchard Park, NY – December 10, 2025 A key AFC East rivalry heats up the early afternoon slot as the Buffalo Bills (9–4) host the New England Patriots (5–8) at Highmark Stadium in a Week 15 matchup with divisional pride and playoff implications at stake. The Bills, powered by a convincing 27-20 road win over the Bengals that extended their winning streak to four and strengthened their grip on the AFC East lead, aim to maintain dominance at home and lock in a top playoff seed. Meanwhile, the Patriots limp in after a frustrating 23-17 loss to the Jets, seeking to play spoiler and salvage momentum under Jerod Mayo’s rebuild amid a season of inconsistencies. WATCH / STREAM National Broadcast: CBS Kickoff: Sunday, December 14 — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Streaming Options:
- Paramount+ – Full CBS broadcast
- NFL+ – Mobile streaming + full game replays
- FuboTV / YouTube TV / Hulu Live TV – CBS coverage nationwide
GAME INFO Matchup: New England Patriots (5–8) at Buffalo Bills (9–4) Venue: Highmark Stadium – Orchard Park, New York Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET The Bills head into Week 15 on a roll after their Week 14 victory over Cincinnati, where Josh Allen threw for 289 yards and two TDs while adding a rushing score in a versatile performance that highlighted their top-5 offense averaging 28.1 points per game. Allen, third in the NFL with 3,121 passing yards, has overcome mid-season hurdles, utilizing his cannon arm and elusiveness to evade pressure. RB James Cook has been electric, ranking third league-wide in rushing with dynamic speed, while Ray Davis offers change-of-pace reliability. In the air, WR Keon Coleman leads with explosive plays, posting 70+ receiving yards in his last four outings, complemented by Brandin Cooks’ route-running finesse and TE Dalton Kincaid’s red-zone dominance. However, Buffalo’s pass defense has shown vulnerabilities, ranking 28th in yards allowed per game at 242.6 and susceptible to big plays. EDGE Greg Rousseau is a sack machine with his length, LB Terrel Bernard adds sideline-to-sideline speed, but the secondary, anchored by CB Christian Benford, has allowed 22 passing TDs (fifth-most in the NFL). For the Patriots, their youth movement has flashed potential but struggled to an 5-8 record, with a defense allowing 24.3 points per game over recent losses while ranking bottom-10 in run stop and turnover margin. QB Drake Maye, with 2,145 passing yards, 14 TDs, and nine INTs, threw for 198 yards and a TD in the Jets defeat, leaning on his athleticism (212 rushing yards) to create off-script. RB Rhamondre Stevenson anchors the ground game with 162 carries, churning out 76 yards against New York despite the unit’s 29th ranking at 92.4 yards per game. WR Kayshon Boutte (42 catches, 512 yards, four TDs) and DeMario Douglas form a speedy pair for yards after catch, with TE Hunter Henry owning the seams. Defensively, DT Christian Barmore clogs lanes, LB Jahlani Tavai leads in tackles, and S Jabrill Peppers strengthens a secondary that’s forced the fourth-most interceptions. But offensive line woes persist, with the group surrendering 4.1 sacks per game amid injury issues. LISTEN Patriots Radio Network: 98.5 The Sports Hub / WBZ-FM Bills Radio Network: WGR 550 SiriusXM: Patriots Channel 225 | Bills Channel 226 Audio Streaming: Team mobile apps & NFL+ Audio POSTGAME COVERAGE Fans can tune into full postgame press conferences with Josh Allen, Drake Maye, Sean McDermott, and Jerod Mayo, plus highlights and locker-room insights on CBS Sports, NFL Network, and team digital platforms. Expect passionate takes from Buffalo on their division-clinching pursuit. BETTING SNAPSHOT (Week 15) CategoryBillsPatriotsSpread-7.5+7.5Moneyline-350+280Over/Under43.5 points Oddsmakers heavily favor Buffalo at home, underscoring their offensive firepower and Allen’s MVP-caliber play, but New England’s scrappy defense (4-3 as underdogs) could keep this rivalry gritty and low-scoring.
KEY STORYLINES
- Allen vs. Patriots Secondary: Josh seeks to exploit Peppers and Co.—can he use his mobility for explosive plays against New England’s bend-don’t-break scheme?
- Maye’s Dual-Threat Challenge: With 2,145 pass yards facing Buffalo’s opportunistic pass rush; rookie poise could test the Bills early.
- Cook’s Rush Attack: James challenges New England’s middling run D—control here sets up Buffalo’s RPO threats.
- Boutte’s Emerging Streak: No major injuries, but Kayshon’s speed vs. Buffalo’s zone coverage—how does the O scheme open looks?
- Defensive Battles: Bills’ turnover-hungry unit vs. Patriots’ inconsistent O—can New England capitalize on Buffalo’s occasional lapses?
SUMMARY An AFC East grudge match erupts in Orchard Park—a powerhouse Bills team charging toward the playoffs faces a resilient Patriots squad aiming to upset. Home-field frenzy meets Mayo’s grit in a contest full of history. Kickoff: Sunday, December 14 — 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.** Frozen fury. Divisional duel. Playoff push. Week 15 could tighten the AFC East race.
