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Five bold predictions for Patriots and Bills in week 13

By Fran Brown

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots prepares to snap the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots prepares to snap the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Five bold predictions for Patriots in week thirteen
Patriots rush for at least 120 yards

This one may or may not be considered bold, seeing as the Patriots have run for at least 120 yards five times already this season. However, they have not done so in their last three games and are coming off a season-low 45 rushing yards in Minnesota. But there are a few reasons for the poor showing over the past few weeks.

First, Damien Harris has been dealing with many injuries and has not been able to provide the one-two punch the Patriots would like to see with him and Rhamondre Stevenson. The other reason has been injuries along the offensive line, mainly center David Andrews and tackle Isaiah Wynn. Andrews seems to be set to return this week, while Wynn has been ruled out.

The Bills have been average against the run so far this season, and really, that number can be skewed because teams have had to throw the ball so often due to playing catch-up. However, over their past five games, the Bills have allowed opponents to average 141 yards on the ground as they’ve gone just 3-2 after a 5-1 start. The return of Andrews up front will be huge; it’s just a matter of if the Patriots can find the second back to pair with Stevenson and if they do not have to play from behind.

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