2023-12-31 [Patriots Week]: Bills Survive and Advance, Playing for All the Marbles Next Week Against the Dolphins

Very much not a impressive offensive performance! The day was carried by Rasul Douglas and the Bills defense. We got no help from the Seattle Seahawks, they lost to Pittsburgh, now we wait for next week and play for the division, or worst case, go home. We could be as high as the #2 seed, or home for the playoffs.

See all the highlights, postgame interviews, film breakdown and all things related to the victory of the Patriots.

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AFC East title-deciding Bills vs. Dolphins matchup flexed to Sunday night

Bills-Dolphins will determine the AFC East champion as well as the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Bills take down Patriots 27-21, set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami

Josh Allen tallied his team-leading 15th rushing touchdown in the win.

Buffalo Bills defensive back Rasul Douglas shines again in epic performance against New England

Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas has quickly become one of the best mid-season acquisitions, general manager Brandon Beane has ever made.

In the Bills win today ⬇️

🏈 The Bills tallied their fifth consecutive 10+ win season for the first time in team history
🏈 Ed Oliver recorded his first INT since high school
🏈 Rasul Douglas became the first Bill with 2 INTs & an INT TD since 2016 pic.twitter.com/i99GVAgKwh
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) December 31, 2023

Bills LB Terrel Bernard is the first player since 1991 (Eagles LB Seth Joyner) to tally a season with ⬇️

🏈 6+ Sacks
🏈 3+ Interceptions
🏈 3+ Fumble Recoveries

Bernard is also just the fourth player since 1982 to record such a season. pic.twitter.com/g2KNHVWy0Y
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) January 1, 2024

Interviews & Press Conferences

#BillsMafia https://t.co/quQOdCxmzG
— Auburn Mania (@LSU_Unlimited) December 31, 2023

"Did you have any idea of the Dolphins/Ravens score throughout this game?" @Melanie_Collins

"They played already? OH!" – Rasul Douglas 😂 pic.twitter.com/GL76t4o9qf
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 31, 2023

A win for Bills Mafia! #NEvsBUF | #GoBills pic.twitter.com/YOTDAZ5qHW
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

"To be in this situation, this is where we belong 100%."

AJ Epenesa on the #Bills on getting to play for the division title next week against the Dolphins. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/MEAb6J3Bpo
— Jackson Roberts (@JrobertsTV_) December 31, 2023

Wufosports talks Greg Rousseau about weathering the storm and understanding what’s at stake next week @BleavNetwork @wufopower965wny @BuffaloFAMbase pic.twitter.com/tdgxwH8C53
— Muki Hawkins (@wufosports) January 1, 2024

Josh Allen acknowledged wins don’t always have to look pretty. But he told me point-blank: “I threw the ball like absolute crap today.” #bills pic.twitter.com/8iJzZFluqk
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) December 31, 2023

Highlights

Buffalo Bills Top Highlights In Victory Over New England Patriots | 2023 NFL Regular Season Week 17

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BIG PLAY ED‼️

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/rDpbZaNKhO
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

RASUUUUUUUL! 😤

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/M9Jn3boVb6
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Touchdown, JA17!

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/4Rnx8ya2q2
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Defense is EATING.

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/OVwYIOrOPK
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Defensive dogs. 💪#EasyToCelebrate | @budlight pic.twitter.com/OOQOTJQFM5
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

RASUL DOUGLAS MAKES US WANT TO SHOUT!

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/6mDWULE7np
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Josh Allen x 2‼️

📺: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/GEDNoImReS
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

The refs just let Ed Oliver get away with everything, huh?

This is a clear travel.#Bills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/AMS6H0M5V6
— AJ Feldman (@AJFeldmanTV) January 1, 2024

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Film Review

Tim Settle and Poona Ford have been playing very well the last couple games. Settle blows this up forcing the TE who is supposed to block Jonathan. Ford holds his ground restricting where the RB can go. pic.twitter.com/ID4cFiPWCs
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

Oliver and Jones didn't take long to make an impact together. pic.twitter.com/SW0uFOBO3h
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

Lawson has done this all season. It often goes unnoticed. pic.twitter.com/Tp8vaqY2VU
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

The length of the Bills DEs routinely make these screens incredibly difficult to complete. pic.twitter.com/QgJiPoKZUU
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

Ford has been seizing the opportunity. This was such a sneak good play to help restrict the rushing lanes. pic.twitter.com/gxU74PXTQp
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 2, 2024

Oliver is so disruptive that the RB has to help, which means Bernard can Green Dog blitz. pic.twitter.com/OhbtzWKggY
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 2, 2024

Run blitz (Shaq and Jones spiking inside) with Po blitzing keeps Bernard clean. pic.twitter.com/jARWEP5fMV
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 2, 2024

Settle does his 1/11th. Leverages his gap and then makes the tackle when the RB cuts it back. pic.twitter.com/jPDyv2Yn5B
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 2, 2024

New Film Room feature https://t.co/WNzxBhibYQ
— Cover 1 (@Cover1) January 2, 2024

Ford nearly blew this play up, surprised a flag wasn't thrown. pic.twitter.com/MblOVzfR5j
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 2, 2024

McDermott ran a lot of Add-on rushes for Bernard. The Bills would show pressure, the Pats would keep the RB in to block, so Bernard would Add-on as a rusher. pic.twitter.com/8XKsIzJYIX
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

Rasul Douglas has a great understanding of how an offense is going to attack a defensive call or coverage. I broke down his impact plays vs Patriots.

Patriots vs. Bills Film Review: Rasul Douglas' Clutch Momentshttps://t.co/ovdwxAsX5g pic.twitter.com/IIq9i4vSAl
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

He's back!!!!@RiDQulous_98 pic.twitter.com/79cBQ02mSI
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

Jones occupies 2 so Bernard can stay clean pic.twitter.com/Zg7UxczLDm
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 1, 2024

.@BuffaloBills @RasulEra has their been a better in season acquisition than Rasul by the Bills? Making splash plays every week. A perfect fit!! #BillsMafia #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/swPlFSv8KX
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 1, 2024

Red Zone play by the Bills

Looks like Diggs took a few extra steps to the post and slipped against the Pats. This play ruled a miscommunication. pic.twitter.com/F3ABLtXEkm
— Erik Turner Cover 1 Jefe (@ErikJTurner) January 9, 2024

Misc.

Good morning, @JoshAllenQB! 👍#NEvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/hmwFzr6ypu
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

"We back baby!"@RiDQulous_98 | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/RUMmndwbUT
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

HERE WE GOOOOO‼️#NEvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/mU4OHZB0A9
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Always great to have @onemangang97 back in Buffalo!#NEvsBUF | @HUNT_ERA pic.twitter.com/V7TMJLYhpQ
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Get the job done today. 👊@DriveToyota | #NEvsBUF pic.twitter.com/y3hFZ1eCj6
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

Let’s get it. 😤#NEvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/9RaatcP224
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

DaQuan Jones, activated off IR and active for today's game, makes his return to the #Bills lineup for his first game since Week 5.#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/HEf5k8na5F
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) December 31, 2023

Josh Allen and the #Bills offense take the field as Buffalo looks to win its 4th game in a row, which would be a season-best win streak.#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/y2l3sVfDHy
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) December 31, 2023

Closing out 2023 with pregame high fives from Stefon Diggs 🖐️#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/MawaJxHssD
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) December 31, 2023

Have a day, @RasulEra! #NEvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/5wRO4qH8t7
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 31, 2023

BIG DUBS ‼️‼️🏈🏈 LET’S GO BILLS ‼️‼️🏈🏈 #BillsMafia https://t.co/DPZg2hOteo
— Jake (@Billsfan1712) December 31, 2023

#Photos: #Billsmafia control their playoff destiny after 27-21 win over New Englandhttps://t.co/LKpBpsvrfQ @TBNSports @kfitz134 @TheBuffaloNews #BuffaloBills #BillsvsPats pic.twitter.com/L0SZcLpP0n
— Joshua Bessex (@Bessex_Joshua) December 31, 2023

🚨Victory Monday OBL 12-3pm today #BillsMafia

Coming up:
➡️1:00pm – The Maddy Awards w/ @MadGlab

➡️2:00pm – Radio Color analyst @EWood70 @MSGNetworks/@WGR550/@TheFanRochester https://t.co/mkeeNhqNnU
— One Bills Live (@OneBillsLive) January 1, 2024

Youngest player in @NFL history to surpass 800 career receptions. 👊#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/0SatqwYoxp
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 1, 2024

DaQuan Jones is ready to rumble and back in the lineup for the first time since Week 5. #Bills #BillsMafia @News_8 pic.twitter.com/eQabIhR3FW
— AJ Feldman (@AJFeldmanTV) December 31, 2023

Josh Allen and the #Bills offense is ready to go.#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/uiKOpdkrBx
— AJ Feldman (@AJFeldmanTV) December 31, 2023

Diggs shadows Boston reporter during a pre-game segment today.#BillsMafia | #GoBills pic.twitter.com/nSk0GbuTwN
— ToddJClausen (@ToddJClausen) January 1, 2024

AFC East title-deciding Bills vs. Dolphins matchup flexed to Sunday night

Bills take down Patriots 27-21, set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami

Buffalo Bills defensive back Rasul Douglas shines again in epic performance against New England

Buffalo Bills Top Highlights In Victory Over New England Patriots | 2023 NFL Regular Season Week 17

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