Final / OT · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 14 · Ralph Wilson Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 12–9 on the road at Ralph Wilson Stadium in overtime in Week 14 of the 2001 regular season on December 16, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 14 to need overtime.
The result moved the Patriots to 9–5 and dropped the Bills to 2–11. It was the Patriots’ fourth straight win. The Patriots finished 2001 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XXXVI. The Bills finished 2001 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 21–11 on November 11, 2001. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 38–7 on November 3, 2002. The Patriots swept the 2001 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 3–3 after meeting No. 6 since 1999 Full series history
Buffalo heads to Los Angeles for Monday night thin at receiver after Palmer hurt his shoulder in practice, and rookie Skyler Bell is set for his NFL debut.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
