New England
Patriots
2-1
41
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 41-14, solidifying their position in the AFC East as they continue their pursuit of playoff contention in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The game was pivotal for both teams as they sought to establish dominance early in the season.
Offensively, TreVeyon Henderson was the star of the night, rushing for an impressive 196 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Despite the loss, Josh Allen put up a valiant effort for the Bills, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while Keon Coleman emerged as a major receiving threat, racking up 193 yards. However, it was Henderson's explosive performance that ultimately propelled the Patriots to victory.
Defensively, the Patriots made critical plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Carlton Davis III stood out with two crucial interceptions, helping to thwart Buffalo's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Davis picked off Allen, leading to a quick touchdown that extended New England’s lead, effectively sealing the game as the Bills struggled to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 10 | 247 | 2 | 4 | 102.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 18 | 215 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 18 | 196 | 10.9 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 193 | 48.3 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

