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Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Buffalo's ability to produce dramatic second-half rallies is a sign of how battle-tested the team has been this season.

Buffalo, which is the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff picture, is nearly a lock to make the postseason and have a clear path to pluck the AFC East title. The Bills trail the Patriots by one game with three games to play.

Five consecutive touchdown drives, including three scoring throws from Allen, resulted in 35 points and the edge over the Patriots. Last week the Bills overcame a 10-point deficit against the Cincinnati Bengals to secure a victory. This was a total collapse by the New England defense.

The Patriots acknowledge they squandered an opportunity to wrap up the AFC East and a playoff berth in their 35-31 loss to the Bills.

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis took issue with a penalty he received on the Buffalo Bills' go-ahead scoring drive on Sunday.

Noted Patriots fan and TV analyst Bill Simmons had a surprisingly cool-headed outlook on New England's season after losing to the Bills.