Sunday could become very profitable for Buffalo Bills star Von Miller. Taking on the New England Patriots, logging one sack for Miller during Week 18 will earn him an extra $1.5 million in bonus incentives.

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller needed one sack against the New England Patriots to trigger a $1.5million bonus. Three plays later, Drake Maye was on the ground and Miller was celebrating. It

However, linebacker Von Miller had a lot to play for in Week 18. Going into the finale, the former Denver Broncos star had recorded five sacks on the season. With just one sack against New England, he was able to cash in on a $1.

Nine seasons later, the Broncos are finally back in the playoffs. Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller will once again be on the field, but this time, Denver's former No. 2 overall pick will be wearing blue and white as a member of the Bills.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller's sack of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye unlocks $1.5 million contract-incentive bonus

Mack Hollins, two catches away from a $50,000 bonus, also hit his mark. If he has a fantastic day and records 72 receiving yards, he earns a $200,000 incentive. Tight end Dawson Knox needs eight catches to unlock a $100,000 bonus and 89 receiving yards away from another $100,000 escalator.

Buffalo is playing with house money but many Bills players are playing for extra cash and contract incentives.

Robert Kraft and the Patriots lost out on the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft by winning Sunday’s game. Ownership also deserves criticism for Jerod Mayo being a one-and-done head coach. The Patriots fired him after Sunday’s loss, despite knowing he was a rookie coach inheriting the worst roster in the league.

Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his NFL debut, and the New England Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws while pressured by Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40)cduring the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) AP

The Buffalo Bills accomplished their goal of getting significant playing time for some of their younger players during Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New England Patriots.

The Patriots squandered a shot at the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft. Here are six takeaways from the Patriots’ win over the Bills.