New England
Patriots
2-1
28
FINAL
0
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New England Patriots blanked the Buffalo Bills 28-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a serious contender. The Patriots came into this matchup looking to assert their offensive prowess while the Bills aimed to bounce back from previous struggles.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. TreVeyon Henderson was his primary target, racking up 72 receiving yards, while the Patriots' ground game complemented the aerial attack effectively. Meanwhile, Buffalo's James Cook III put together a solid performance with 109 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to put points on the board.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Craig Woodson leading the charge with four total tackles and JuJu Brents adding a crucial interception that halted any momentum the Bills could muster. The turning point came in the second quarter when Brents' interception sparked a scoring drive, allowing New England to take a commanding lead and effectively seal the game. The Bills' offense struggled to find their rhythm, making it a long day for Buffalo fans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 283 | 3 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 93 | 0 | 2 | 32.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 109 | 5.2 | 31 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 52 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 34 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 11 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Ponder | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

