In a classic tale of David vs. Goliath, the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots are set to clash at Highmark Stadium this week.

But this time, Goliath seems like a lock. The Bills, standing tall at 11-3, are taking on the 3-11 Patriots, and it’s safe to say that the odds heavily favor the home team.

With the Bills favored by 14 points, and a money line standing at -100, the only real question might be how high the margin will soar.

Now, if you’re the kind of fan who revels in the wild unpredictability of any given Sunday, you might hold out a sliver of hope for the Patriots. But realistically, the chatter isn’t about if the Bills will win, but rather by how much. Sal Maiorana of the Democrat and Chronicle doesn’t see a path to victory for New England, barring a sudden appearance of the infamous Orchard Park weather that could put a damper on the high-flying Bills offense.

Even in less-than-ideal weather conditions—though forecasts suggest it’ll be frigid but clear—the Patriots might still find it tough to keep pace. Sal points out that when conditions are pristine, Josh Allen and his offensive cast demonstrate a level of play that simply overwhelms opponents, making it seem like the quarterback has an orchestra at his fingertips.

On to the numbers game, The Sporting News backs up this sentiment, estimating the Bills to come out on top with a score of 34-17. Josh Allen has been on fire, notching multiple highlight plays while leading his team to eight straight games scoring north of 30 points. That’s a testament to Allen’s dominance, all while the Patriots are struggling to find the end zone and averaging only a meager 17 points per game.

Leaning into the stats, Sports Illustrated adds some heft to the Bills’ favorite status, showcasing Buffalo’s recent scoring bonanza, hitting 30 points or more in seven consecutive games. And while the Patriots have been challenged both offensively and defensively, the Bills carry an imposing average margin of victory at home this season.

If all this talk of numbers hasn’t sealed the deal for you, Vinnie Iyer at The Sporting News makes it clear: Josh Allen’s current form is nothing short of historic, and against the shaky New England defense, he plans to keep his foot firmly on the pedal. Iyer picks a decisive Bills win, with a prediction of 38-10.

The echo of expert opinion continues with predictions from various outlets estimating similar outcomes, with the likes of Sportsnaut and Dimers also forecasting substantial wins for Buffalo. With ESPN Analytics giving the Patriots only an 82.5% chance of pulling off an unlikely upset, the consensus is clear.

As the storied franchises prepare to take the field, fans will be watching to see if Buffalo can continue their symphonic offensive display, or if New England can muster the monumental resolve needed to challenge their division rivals. One thing’s for sure: the stakes are high, and the Bills are seemingly poised to deliver another powerful performance in front of their faithful fans.