Reggie Gilliam joins Patriots captains for coin toss against former team

Veteran fullback represents New England against 6-0 Buffalo

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read

FB Reggie Gilliam, the former Buffalo Bill, joining Patriots captains at midfield for the coin toss. Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: New England Patriots fullback Reggie Gilliam joined the team's captains at midfield for the opening coin toss on Sunday. Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive, putting the Patriots' defense on the field first.

Why it matters: Gilliam is in his seventh NFL season and spent the 2025 campaign with Buffalo, where he recorded 13 tackles in 17 games. The Patriots named him a game captain as he returned to face his former franchise.

By the numbers: New England entered the matchup at 2-4 on the season, having lost four of its last five games. Buffalo brought an undefeated 6-0 record and a six-game winning streak into the contest.

What to watch: The game between New England and Buffalo is currently in progress.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-04T17:01:21.443304+00:00

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