The Bills are looking to continue their surge to the playoffs when they take on their AFC East rival, the Patriots, in Week 17.
Buffalo (9-6) currently holds the No. 6 seed in the postseason standings, sitting one game ahead of the Colts, Texans, Steelers and Bengals. The Bills trail the Dolphins by two games in the division.
MORE: Full TV coverage map for NFL Week 17 broadcasts
New England (4-11) has struggled throughout the season, but it enjoyed a spirited 26-23 victory over Denver last week. The Patriots have already been eliminated from playoff contention, but Bill Belichick certainly wants to end the 2023 campaign on a high note.
Here is everything you need to know about Bills vs. Patriots, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Bills vs. Patriots on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Bill vs. Patriots will air on CBS. Viewers can also watch the game with Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Fans in Canada can watch Bills vs. Patriots on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
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Bills vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 31
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Bills vs. Patriots will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 31. The game will be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Buffalo Bills schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT) | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Bills 38, Raiders 10 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Bills 37, Commanders 3 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Bills 48, Dolphins 20 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Jaguars 25, Bills 20 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Bills 14, Giants 9 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Patriots 29, Bills 25 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | Bills 24, Buccaneers 18 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Bengals 24, Bills 18 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | Broncos 24, Bills 22 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Bills 32, Jets 6 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Eagles 37, Bills 34 (OT) | — | — |
| 13 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Bills 20, Chiefs 17 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Bills 31, Cowboys 10 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 23 | Bills 24, Chargers 22 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Dolphins | TBD | TBD |
New England Patriots schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Eagles 25, Patriots 20 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Dolphins 24, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Patriots 15, Jets 10 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Cowboys 38, Patriots 3 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Saints 34, Patriots 0 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Raiders 21, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Patriots 29, Bills 25 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Dolphins 31, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Commanders 20, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Colts 10, Patriots 6 | — | — |
| 11 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Giants 10, Patriots 7 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Chargers 6, Patriots 0 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | Patriots 21, Steelers 18 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Chiefs 27, Patriots 17 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Patriots 26, Broncos 23 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Jets | TBD | TBD |