Quarter by quarter: Strong start on defense, Allen's 100th TD mark 33-21 win over Pats By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Dec 26, 2021 Dec 26, 2021 Updated Mar 4, 2022 0 1 of 2 Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up during pregame at Gillette Stadium. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws under pressure from New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) in the third quarter. James P. 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