Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills will face the New England Patriots in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. While Allen and Co. are on course to make the playoffs, they are behind the Patriots in the AFC East.Ahead of the Patriots-Bills clash, analyst Stephen A. Smith has shared his views on why New England is the favorite, having beaten Buffalo earlier in the season. Smith also recalled how Patriots wideout Stefon Diggs played against his former team in that contest."You can't help but respect (Patriots HC) Mike Vrabel," Smith said on "First Take" on Wednesday. "I think he's the coach of the year right now ... but I will say this about Buffalo, should the Bills be favored on the road? I was inclined to say yes, because of Josh Allen, and then I remembered something.12 targets, 10 receptions, 146 yards receiving, Stefon Diggs, former Buffalo Bill, now in New England ... Nah, I can't put the Buffalo Bills as the favorites in this one.Stefon Diggs played with Allen at Buffalo for four years from 2020 to 2023. The duo helped the Bills win four AFC East titles.Diggs played last season with the Houston Texans. He signed with the Patriots this season and has been a key player for their offense.Diggs has forged a strong bond with Patriots QB Drake Maye. The wideout has 705 yards and three touchdowns on 64 receptions.Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after Week 14 performance vs. BengalsBuffalo Bills QB Josh Allen - Source: ImagnJosh Allen led the Bills to an important 39-34 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 on Sunday. Allen went 22 of 28 for 251 yards and three touchdowns while adding 78 yards and a TD on nine carries.Following his excellent outing against the Bengals, Allen was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.This was the third time Allen won the AFC Offensive Player of the Week this season. He received the award in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens and Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.It will be interesting to see if the Bills (9-4) can beat the Patriots (11-2) and end their 10-game winning streak on Sunday.