With a 4-0 start, the Buffalo Bills are living the dream so far this season. No injury setbacks, perfect record, packed stands, almost everything has worked out for the Bills in the last month. But as they head for another home game at Orchard Park to play the New England Patriots, could the weather play the villain for Josh Allen & Co.?

Kickoff’s set for Oct. 5, 8:20 p.m. EDT, and the early prediction says it’s shaping up to be downright pleasant. A comfy 66°F, clear skies, and a soft southeast breeze barely nudging 2–7 mph throughout the game. Rain chances? Practically zero. We’re talking 1% precipitation and only a sprinkle of cloud cover (only 2–3% at max).

Sure, the temps will slide into the lower 60s later in the game, and the wind might flirt with double digits on a gust or two, but nothing that’ll have kickers clutching their helmets. And with only 1% precipitation, chances of rain are unlikely to ruin the party for the Bills.

Of course, Highmark Stadium’s open-air setup means the elements always have a seat at the table. It’s an A-Turf surface, so whatever rain decides to toss in (if anything), players will feel it directly in their cleats. Still, this isn’t shaping up to be one of those weather-driven kinds of games. Expect clean passing lanes, firm footing, and football that’s decided by scheming and plays instead of frozen toes.

Oh, and let’s not forget: this is the 132nd meeting between these two AFC East foes. The Patriots have the historical edge (79–51–1), and those 79 wins are the most New England’s ever had against any team. Well, the Bills are the ones sitting undefeated right now, but they’re heading into this game with a vulnerable offense. Josh Allen will have to perform a carry job.

Will injuries ruin the Bills’ winning streak?

The Bills’ defense is limping into this one. Linebacker Dorian Williams and cornerback Dorian Strong have both been ruled out, per Friday’s injury report. Williams tweaked his knee in the Week 4 win over the Saints. Tough break considering he’s been filling in for Matt Milano, who’s still recovering from that pesky pectoral injury. Williams had been productive too, racking up 12 tackles over the past two games.

Then there’s Strong, who started the year opposite Christian Benford while Tre’Davious White was sidelined with an ankle issue. White’s return pushed Strong into a rotational role, but he was still contributing:15 defensive snaps and 4 tackles last week. Now, he’s on the shelf just when the Bills could’ve used his depth.

To pile it on, DT T.J. Sanders popped up on the injury report Thursday with a knee problem. Limited in practice and questionable for Sunday, his absence would leave the Bills’ front looking pretty thin.

So yeah, Josh Allen might have to do a bit of what Lamar Jackson has been doing lately: keep the offense rolling while the defense tries to patch itself together on the fly.