Patriots at Bills
Buffalo Bills 42, New England Patriots 28 · BYL
Final Score
Patriots 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Bills 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPJosh Allen 375 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 74 yds rushingJames Cook III 285 yds receivingDamar Hamlin 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 370 · 375Passing yards 296 · 375Rushing yards 74 · 0Completions 17/27 · 17/25Yards per carry 5.7 · 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling showdown in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 42-28. Both teams were looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Bills’ high-powered offense. He found his favorite target, James Cook III, who put on a spectacular performance with 285 receiving yards, consistently stretching the field and making big plays. While TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 74 yards for the Patriots, he was unable to match the explosive output from Buffalo's air attack.
Defensively, the Bills were disruptive and impactful, with Dee Alford leading the team with five total tackles. Deone Walker added pressure with a sack, while Damar Hamlin's crucial interception helped halt a Patriots drive and swing momentum in Buffalo's favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Hamlin's pick set up another touchdown, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 17/27 | 63% | 307 | 3 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 17/25 | 68% | 375 | 5 | 0 | 150.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 86 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 51 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 47 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | — | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 10 | 285 | 28.5 | 54 | 5 | 63 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon PruntyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Damar HamlinFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mitch WishnowskyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |