New England
Patriots
2-1
39
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots secured a commanding 39-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 of the 2026 season, reinforcing their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Patriots not only improved their record but also showcased their offensive prowess against a divisional rival.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 270 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the game from the pocket. TreVeyon Henderson added a solid performance on the ground with 76 rushing yards, while Hunter Henry was the top target, pulling in 53 receiving yards. The Patriots' offensive execution was on full display, making it tough for the Bills to keep pace.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Christian Gonzalez standing out with four total tackles and an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Matthew Judon contributed with half a sack, putting pressure on the Bills' quarterback throughout the game. The turning point came when Gonzalez picked off a pass, leading to a quick touchdown drive that extended the lead and effectively sealed the victory for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | P | 21 | 16 | 270 | 3 | 0 | 157.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 17 | 174 | 1 | 1 | 75.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 37 | 3.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | LS | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | K | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | QB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

