New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

Sunday, October 5 at 8:20 PM

NBC

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Buffalo Bills

Kickoff (ET)

Sunday, October 5 at 8:20 PM

Stage

Week 5 • Sunday Night

Broadcast

NBC

Status

Kickoff Today

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Storyline

Sunday Night spotlight

New England Patriots visit Buffalo Bills in Week 5. Kickoff is set for Sunday, October 5 at 8:20 PM on NBC.

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Momentum watch

The Buffalo Bills host a national audience. Keep an eye on scripted drives early — whoever controls the first two possessions often dictates pace.

Fantasy

Fantasy lens

Stack skill players tied to red-zone roles. Buffalo Bills feature as the home favorite, making their RB/TE options valuable pivots. Monitor inactives 90 minutes before kickoff for final lineup tweaks.

Timeline

Pregame Prep

Inactives drop 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Perfect window to lock fantasy rosters and props.

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Kickoff

Sunday, October 5 at 8:20 PM

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Halftime adjustments

Expect scripted counters and condensed formations as coordinators settle in.

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Final whistle

Full recap, fantasy fallout, and social buzz roll in here once the clock hits :00.

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