New England
Patriots
9-3
26
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 35-26, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax in Week 14. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the Bills were able to fend off the Patriots in a game that featured standout performances on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Josh Allen shone for Buffalo, throwing for four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. On the opposing side, Drake Maye kept the Patriots competitive with an impressive 334 passing yards, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower. Kyle Pitts Sr. was a bright spot for New England, racking up 112 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains.
Defensively, the Bills made pivotal plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Cole Bishop's two interceptions proved crucial, halting potential scoring drives from the Patriots and giving Buffalo's offense additional opportunities. Landon Jackson's sack added pressure on Maye, contributing to a formidable defensive effort that allowed the Bills to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 334 | 1 | 3 | 84.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 206 | 4 | 2 | 101.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 11 | 0.7 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 69 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 67 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 13 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 19 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 27 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

