[4][5] In their final regular season games on Saturday, December 14, Boston lost and Buffalo won to draw even in the standings.
On a slippery field at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo with an inch of snow, visiting Boston led 16–0 at halftime and won 26–8.
Quarterback Babe Parilli threw a touchdown pass in each half to fullback Larry Garron and Gino Cappelletti made four field goals for the Patriots.
The Bills' sole score was a 93-yard touchdown pass play in the third quarter with a two-point conversion, which cut the lead to eight points.
[4] at War Memorial Stadium, Buffalo, New York Surface: Natural grass Idle during the week of Eastern Division playoff, well-rested San Diego was a touchdown favorite at home to win the AFL.