Leading into the Patriots' first matchup against the Bills in October, there were a lot of headlines surrounding Stefon Diggs' return to Buffalo for the first time since they traded him to the Texans a year before. The receiver hadn't had a breakout game yet, and the unresolved feelings he had stemming from the end of his tenure were a story that couldn't be avoided.
Diggs put most of that to rest with his impressive humility and professional manner during interviews before and after the game, and his performance against his former team only made it that much better. He recorded ten receptions for 146 yards, the best game of the 2025 season so far, and the hope is we will see that again this Sunday.
Given his experience with the Bills in the years after Tom Brady left the division, Diggs understands better than most on the current Patriots roster how big this week's game is and what it means to the fans, who have been beyond excited for this year's success.
Because of that, the wide receiver sent a message to the fans who will be in attendance for the matchup, and hopefully, they will elevate the team with their excitement even more.
Stefon Diggs is looking forward to giving Patriots fans exactly what they have hoped for most in Week 15
The atmosphere during the Patriots' primetime matchup against the Giants was something New England fans haven't experienced since Tom Brady was still under center. From a sold-out stadium to songs being played that became synonymous with the dynasty, it felt like a much bigger game than anyone could have imagined.
Diggs is ready to have that environment again, and the Patriots are happy to give them something to cheer for again.
#Patriots WR Stefon Diggs on hosting the Bills Sunday:
— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) December 11, 2025
“It’s gonna be a good environment. We’ve been trying to build it out throughout this year as far as giving our fans something to cheer for. What a big moment for them, and obviously a great opportunity for us. I’m excited.” pic.twitter.com/WaYqxQ9edi
"What a big moment for them."
Understanding just how much the loyal fans have been looking forward to a season like this is really cool to hear, especially coming from a former Bills player who previously enjoyed making New England miserable by locking down the division.
The Mike Vrabel effect is clear with this roster, and the fact that they are excited to perform well for the fans means a lot, considering just how bad things had become over the last few years.
This is a team that is easy to get behind and cheer for, and it's comments like this that only further solidify why the staff and the roster are exactly the right people to be running the organization this year.
Hopefully, we will see the Patriots accomplish the biggest goal yet by beating the Bills on Sunday, sweeping them for the first time in five years, and sending a loud message to the division that they are officially back.