The Patriots' recent win has changed their season, as seen in the AFC East standings.
Patriots fans can admire the NFL standings, with the New England Patriots in first place in the AFC East division as of October 14, 2025.
The Bills, who started 4-0, have lost two in a row, including a 24-14 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons.
With both teams at 4-2, the Patriots have the tiebreaker, including head-to-head.
The Patriots have risen to the top spot in the east, with help from the Buffalo Bills.
Author's summary: Patriots lead AFC East after Bills' loss.