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  October 6, 2025 Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season culminates Sunday night at Highmark Stadium, where the undefeated Buffalo Bills (4-0) host the surprisingly revitalized New England Patriots (2-2). This AFC East divisional clash features an intriguing matchup between an unbeaten favorite and a rebuilding team under new head coach Mike Vrabel, who returns to a venue he knows well from both his playing and coaching days. Vrabel's Emotional Homecoming Mike Vrabel's return to Buffalo carries significant personal meaning. The former Patriots linebacker called Highmark Stadium "one of my favorite places in the NFL," reflecting on his history at the venue. As a player, Vrabel dominated in Orchard Park, winning seven of eight games. However, his coaching record tells a different story - as Titans head coach, he lost both games in Buffalo, including a crushing 41-7 defeat in 2022. "I love the drive to the stadium, I love the passionate fans... It's a great sports ...

  Week 3 NFL kicks off with AFC East divisional duel Highmark Stadium will host a crucial AFC East showdown on Thursday when the undefeated Buffalo Bills (2-0) welcome the desperate Miami Dolphins (0-2). While the Bills continue their dominant form, the Dolphins face pressure for immediate improvement after a catastrophic season start. Contrasting Season Beginnings Buffalo opened the year convincingly with a dramatic 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens followed by a dominant 30-10 performance against the New York Jets. Josh Allen confirms his MVP status while James Cook with 132 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets demonstrates the Bills offense's depth. Miami experiences the opposite situation after defeats of 33-8 to the Indianapolis Colts and 33-27 to the New England Patriots. Despite Tua Tagovailoa's solid performance (315 yards, 2 TDs) against the Patriots, defense remains the biggest problem with 33 points allowed in each game. Historical Rivalry Tua Tagov...