Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 17 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 49–21 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 17 of the 2011 regular season on January 1, 2012.
The result moved the Patriots to 13–3 and dropped the Bills to 6–10. It was the Patriots’ eighth straight win. The Bills finished 2011 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2011 at 13–3 and lost Super Bowl XLVI. The Patriots’ 49 points were their most in any game of 2011.
In their previous meeting, the Buffalo Bills won 34–31 on September 25, 2011. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 52–28 on September 30, 2012. The teams split their two 2011 meetings.
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 Patriots lead the series 21–5 after meeting No. 26 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.
