TIME UPDATE: Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots – Dangerous Arctic Blast Forces Week 15 Schedule Change at Gillette Stadium
The NFL schedule has officially been disrupted. A powerful Arctic air mass — bringing record-breaking cold, intense winds, and heavy snow across the Northeast — has forced a kickoff time adjustment for the highly anticipated Week 15 showdown between the Buffalo Bills (9–4) and New England Patriots (11–2) at Gillette Stadium.
The game will NOT be played at its originally scheduled time, and a new kickoff time has not yet been announced.
With conditions worsening by the hour, safety protocols and stadium accessibility have become top priorities.
Bills Mafia and Patriots Nation — get ready. Week 15 is turning into a true winter battle. ❄️🔥
WEEK 15 · Kickoff Time: TBD (Pending Weather Evaluation)
New England Patriots (11–2) @ Buffalo Bills (9–4)
Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts
The NFL, meteorologists, and stadium operations crews are monitoring snow totals, wind speeds, and travel hazards in real time. The new kickoff time will be released once officials determine safe operating conditions.
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST (Subject to Time Update)
National: CBS
Local Markets:
– Boston: WBZ-TV Channel 4
– Buffalo: WIVB-TV Channel 4
Expected Broadcast Crew: Jim Nantz · Tony Romo · Tracy Wolfson
💻 LIVE STREAMING
Streaming remains unchanged until the new time is finalized:
– Paramount+
– FuboTV · YouTube TV · Hulu + Live TV
– Bills App & Patriots App (in-market only)
– Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube)
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
Buffalo Bills Radio Network
WGR 550 AM – John Murphy · Eric Wood · Sal Capaccio
New England Patriots Radio Network
98.5 The Sports Hub – Bob Socci · Scott Zolak
National: SiriusXM – Bills (Ch. 81) · Patriots (Ch. 227)
🌨️ WHY THE GAME WAS MOVED – ARCTIC COLD & HEAVY SNOW IMPACT
The incoming Arctic blast is expected to bring:
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Game-time temperatures near single digits
Wind chills plunging to -10 to -20°F
Heavy snow bands sweeping across Foxborough
Low visibility and hazardous road conditions
Risk of field freezing and delayed stadium operations
This could be the coldest home game at Gillette Stadium in nearly a decade.
For player, staff, and fan safety, the NFL has officially postponed the original kickoff time until further notice.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 15
Buffalo Bills (9–4)
The Bills sit firmly in the AFC playoff picture, and a win at Foxborough would push them closer to the top of the conference.
– Offense: Top-10 in scoring this month
– Defense: Rising in red-zone performance
– X-Factor: Josh Allen’s mobility and arm strength in snow and swirling winds
A victory moves the Bills to double-digit wins — a crucial milestone in the AFC race.
New England Patriots (11–2)
The Patriots continue to push for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, with an 11–2 record and a suffocating defense built for cold-weather football.
– Defense: Top-5 across multiple categories
– Offense: Low turnover rate, efficient ground game
– X-Factor: Forcing Allen into difficult throws in blizzard conditions
A win keeps New England firmly in control of the AFC.
⚠️ WHAT THE TIME CHANGE MEANS
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TV and radio schedules may shift
Gate and parking lot times will be updated
The game could move earlier or later depending on snow impact
Fans should prepare for dangerous cold and severe weather
The NFL has confirmed that a new kickoff time will be announced once weather and safety logistics are fully evaluated.
📱 FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES
– BuffaloBills.com
– Patriots.com
– NFL.com
– @BuffaloBills · @Patriots · @NFL
– National Weather Service Boston
A winter storm is coming.
The cold is settling in.
And Week 15 is shaping up to be a true AFC winter classic. ❄️🏈🔥
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