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For the Patriots, the focus may not be on winning as much as evaluating their roster and building for the future. Here are five keys to the game in Sunday’s regular season finale: The Patriots are in a unique situation. The Bills are locked into the playoffs and are unlikely to play Josh Allen and other starters for more than a few series.

Ponnaiya's Prediction: Despite being one loss away from clinching the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Patriots are in a good position to beat their division rivals. The Buffalo Bills wrap up their regular season with a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon.