Buffalo Bills Host New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football

Buffalo, NY – A major AFC East rivalry will take center stage on Sunday Night Football as the Buffalo Bills face off against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. This matchup, scheduled for October 5, 2025, marks the final game at the original stadium, promising a thrilling atmosphere as fans arrive for a ‘whiteout’ event.

The Bills will debut their new NFL/Nike Rivals uniforms during this anticipated game. Referee Shawn Hochuli will oversee the matchup, bringing experience and authority as he leads his officiating crew. Hochuli has already officiated four games this season, tallying 61 flags, which is tied for the fourth most in the NFL.

In his last game, Hochuli called 22 penalties during the Los Angeles Chargers versus New York Giants matchup. Notably, his crew has had consistent penalty counts this season, calling 13 penalties in three of their games. Despite the high flag count, this year’s calls have not leaned unusually in favor of either team, with away teams often facing more penalties.

The Bills aim to maintain their strong performance, currently holding a 4-0 record, while the Patriots are looking to improve to 3-2. A loss for Buffalo would tighten the AFC East standings, bringing New England within a half-game of the division lead. Both teams are eager for what promises to be an intense and closely contested game as they head into the critical phases of the season.

As the game unfolds, eyes will be on Hochuli and his crew to see how they impact gameplay in this fierce division rivalry. The stakes are high, and the atmosphere will be electric as fans cheer on their teams for one last battle at Highmark Stadium.