New England at Buffalo

Decent weather in Buffalo for these offenses, sunny, 34 degrees, with no wind. And don't look for the offenses to play it safe as both teams have plenty to play for. The Bills have already locked up the AFC East but they can use a win for a shot at a higher seed and a postseason home-field edge. New England needs a win to make the playoffs. The Patriots managed just 60 yards on the ground in the first meeting versus Buffalo and have struggled to run of late, so they will have to open things up and pass more. New England is 53-39 OVER the total as an underdog, plus 27-16 OVER in January games. Buffalo has great balance on offense, fourth in the NFL in total yards, seventh in rushing (142.8 yards per game on the ground), and second in yards per carry (5.3). And the Bills are 22-10 OVER the total after four or more straight victories. Play New England/Buffalo OVER the total.