Buffalo
Bills
6-4-1
19
FINAL
29
New England
Patriots
10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 29-19, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for positioning in the competitive AFC, this victory was essential for the Patriots to maintain momentum as the regular season winds down.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his growing command of the offense. TreVeyon Henderson added a strong ground game with 84 rushing yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a key target, racking up 97 receiving yards. The offensive cohesion was evident as they consistently moved the ball against Buffalo's defense.
Defensively, the Patriots made significant contributions to their victory, with Carlton Davis III leading the team with six total tackles. Harold Landry III recorded a pivotal sack, putting pressure on Buffalo's quarterback at critical moments, while Brian Branch's interception swung momentum firmly in New England's favor. The turning point came in the second half when Maye connected with Thomas Jr. for a touchdown, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 17 | 235 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 153 | 2 | 1 | 87.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

