The New England Patriots will face the Buffalo Bills in Week 16 of the NFL, but they will be without starting safety Jabrill Peppers due to a hamstring injury. Other key players missing include quarterback Joe Milton III and cornerback Marcus Jones.

New England, with a struggling 3-11 record, is seen as a significant underdog against a formidable Bills offense led by MVP candidate Josh Allen. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye will be looking to make a mark in this challenging matchup.

The Miami Dolphins are set to welcome back tackle Terron Armstead and fullback Alec Ingold for their matchup against the New England Patriots, following a week of uncertainty regarding their participation.

Cornerback Kendall Fuller will be sidelined due to a concussion, marking his second consecutive game missed. Other inactives for Miami include familiar names such as running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Ethan Bonner.

On the Patriots' side, defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy is out, along with Deatrich Wise Jr. and several others, while they have elevated players from their practice squad.