Half-Time Report: New England Patriots edging Buffalo Bills at the break

The New England Patriots have opened up a 16-3 lead over the Buffalo Bills at half time in their AFC East clash at Gillette Stadium.

Stephen Gostkowski kicked the Pats ahead after five minutes of the first quarter, but Dan Carpenter replied with a 51-yard field goal to level things up.

However, another goal from Gostkowski saw the home side lead by three heading into the second quarter.

LeGarrette Blount stretched the advantage for Bill Belichick's team with a 36-yard run early in the second quarter, before Gostkowski split the posts once again before the break.