Buffalo
Bills
5-2
35
FINAL
8
New England
Patriots
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a commanding 35-8 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Bills showcased their dominance and sent a clear message to the rest of the league as the season approaches its midpoint.
Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 168 yards and three touchdowns. Running back James Cook III was a force on the ground, racking up 140 rushing yards, while tight end Dalton Kincaid contributed significantly with 86 receiving yards. This potent combination kept the Patriots' defense on its heels throughout the game.
The Bills' defense also played a vital role in the outcome, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr snagging an interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor during the first half. Although the Patriots' Craig Woodson led the game with five total tackles, they struggled to contain the Bills' explosive plays. Gabe Jacas made some noise with two sacks, but it was clear that Buffalo's relentless offense and opportunistic defense dictated the flow of the game, leading to their convincing victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 168 | 3 | 1 | 121.1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 142 | 1 | 5 | 46.2 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 23 | 140 | 6.1 | 29 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 35 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Carlos Delgado | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcellas Dial Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

