The New England Patriots host the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

For two decades, the Patriots ruled the AFC East, winning 11 straight titles from 2009-19 while the Bills endured a 17-year playoff drought. That changed after Tom Brady and Bill Belichick left, as Buffalo claimed five consecutive division crowns.

Now, New England is back. After two 4-13 seasons, the Patriots have rebuilt fast. A win Sunday at Gillette Stadium would give them the division and their 18th AFC East title since Y2K.

Buffalo can delay the celebration with a victory, but they’d still trail by a game. To reclaim the crown, the Bills likely need to sweep the Browns, Eagles, and Jets—and hope the Patriots lose once, either at the Jets or to the Dolphins in Week 18.

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