New England trails for the first time this season and leads by just five at the half, but cruises thereafter to improve to 5-0.

Mike Nugent, a 14-year NFL veteran who played in Oakland last year before suffering a hip injury, will replace Stephen Gostkowski, who was placed on injured reserve.

Gostkowski, the team’s all-time leading scorer, might need hip surgery and is unlikely to return this season.

New England scored just one offensive touchdown against Buffalo, but it’s defense continues to dominate.

New England’s defense makes two key stands in the fourth quarter and escapes with a 16-10 win.

Jamie Collins is making the most of his second time around with New England, stepping up to lead one of the NFL’s top defenses.

Buffalo knows it will be up against a defense playing at a legendary level when the Patriots come to town.

Kessler has a 2-10 record as a starting quarterback with Cleveland and Jacksonville.

New England has not allowed another team to score an offensive touchdown in three games this season, though leader Dont’a Hightower is among the injured.

In his weekly radio appearance, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady call the situation with Antonio Brown difficult.