The Bills–Patriots rivalry is a rivalry between two franchises in the National Football League's The teams play in the AFC East, and play two scheduled games each season as a result. The series debuted in 1960 as part of the American Football League. With the 2012 season the Patriots lead the series 62–41–1; the two clubs have combined for thirteen AFL/AFC championships. Six Bills players, coach Marv Levy, and team founder Ralph Wilson are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while five Patriots players and coach Bill Parcells are presently enshrined in Canton.