The NFL world has been anything but normal since Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapsed Monday night in Cincinnati. While football games surely take the backseat to Hamlin’s health and well-being, a normal, full-slate of games is scheduled for Week 18.
That includes the New England Patriots traveling to Buffalo for a matchup with the Bills.
For New England, the matchup comes with massive implications. Win and they clinch the final AFC Wild Card spot. Lose and they face an uphill battle with help needed. But, inside Gillette Stadium, the important game suddenly doesn’t feel all too important.