New England
Patriots
2-1
7
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills dominated the New England Patriots with a commanding 37-7 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff hunt, while the Patriots will need to regroup after a disappointing performance.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to control the game. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 93 rushing yards, helping to keep the Patriots' defense on its heels. The Bills' offensive efficiency was evident as they consistently moved the ball and found the end zone.
Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, with Ed Oliver recording a sack that disrupted New England's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Buffalo scored back-to-back touchdowns, stretching their lead to 24-7 and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Patriots struggled to respond, unable to capitalize on their opportunities, while Buffalo's defense held firm, sealing the victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 268 | 2 | 0 | 123.9 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 35 | 15 | 43% | 218 | 1 | 0 | 73.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 93 | 5.8 | 48 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 146 | 20.9 | 90 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 70 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 47 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

