This will be the fourth consecutive season in which the Bills and Patriots meet early in the season at Ralph Wilson Stadium. They've played the Patriots tough each time, including a win in 2011.

I can see the Bills pulling out another victory on Sunday. The gap in the AFC East has closed enough where the home crowd, boosted by the NFL's approval of Terry and Kim Pegula as Bills owners this week, could be the difference.

Buffalo's key to this game will be putting pressure on Tom Brady, who has completed just 39 percent of his passes for a 2.0 Total QBR when under pressure this season. The Bills are tied with the New York Jets with an NFL-best 17 sacks and are in prime position to take advantage of a shaky Patriots offensive line.

My prediction: Bills 21, Patriots 20