Jerod Mayo’s team hasn’t done much well in any phase of the game, and that’s been a big reason for their struggles and 3-13 record through 17 weeks.

This AFC East showdown won’t matter for Buffalo’s playoff seeding, but a Patriots’ loss will guarantee that they have the first-overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Before these two teams take the field on Sunday afternoon, let’s break down exactly how and where fan can watch/listen to this matchup.

Here’s how to watch:

• New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
• Sunday, Jan. 5, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

Live Stream:

• FuboTV
• NFL+ (local, mobile devices only)

TV Channel(s)/Broadcasters:

• CBS
• Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta

Broadcast map

If you’re in the green, you’ll get the Patriots and Bills Week 18 game on local television. Check out the TV coverage maps for all games at 506Sports.com.

Radio:

• 98.5 WBZ-FM (Boston, MA)
• 102.9 WBLM (Portland, ME)
• 1080AM WTIC (Hartford, CT)
• 99.7 WPRO (Providence, RI)

Betting Odds (per BetMGM):

• Money line: Patriots +155 (bet $100 to win $155) Bills -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Patriots +3.5 (-115) Bills +3.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 U: -110)