With the AFC East wrapped up, many Buffalo Bills’ fans have no dread regarding tonight’s encounter with their nemesis the New England Patriots. For the last two decades, New England has owned the Bills.

Tonight could be very different.

New England was eliminated from playoff contention last week with a loss to the Miami Dolphins. It will be the first time in 12 years the team has not made the postseason.

Buffalo is going in the opposite direction. For the third time in four years, the Bills are playoff bound.

We’re not sure what Patriot team we will see tonight. Will it be one that is defeated? Or will it still have something to prove?

Buffalo needs a win to keep a grasp on the AFC’s second seed.

Oh, how Western New York’s long-suffering faithful deserve moments like these.