Overview
- Robert Spillane was active but did not play a snap against Buffalo after being listed questionable with a foot injury following limited practices.
- Mike Vrabel explained the decision came after pregame warmups and was made in Spillane’s best interest given the injury.
- With Spillane out, Jack Gibbens posted nine tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss while Christian Elliss added seven tackles and a pass breakup.
- New England’s defense surrendered five straight touchdowns in the second half of the 35–31 defeat, underscoring the strain on the linebacker group.
- Buffalo cornerback Christian Benford was inactive with a toe injury, and multiple reports said New England is signing linebacker Chad Muma off the Colts’ practice squad to bolster depth ahead of Baltimore.