Patriots at Bills
Buffalo Bills 28, New England Patriots 17 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Patriots 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Bills 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJosh Allen 291 yds passingJames Cook III 91 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 107 yds receivingGreg Rousseau 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 242 · 447Passing yards 214 · 291Rushing yards 28 · 156Completions 14/28 · 15/23Yards per carry 4.7 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a pivotal Week 12 matchup, the Buffalo Bills secured a 28-17 victory over the New England Patriots, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for a crucial win, this game showcased the Bills' offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, while also demonstrating his poise under pressure. Complementing Allen's performance, James Cook III added a strong ground game with 91 rushing yards, and Khalil Shakir emerged as a key target, racking up 107 receiving yards. This offensive trio kept the Patriots' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Greg Rousseau dominating the pass rush, recording 2.5 sacks that hindered the Patriots' ability to find rhythm on offense. Maxwell Hairston's interception was a critical moment in the game, halting a New England drive and shifting momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The combination of pressure and timely turnovers ultimately paved the way for the Bills to outlast their rivals.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 14/28 | 50% | 243 | 1 | 3 | 52.2 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 15/23 | 65% | 291 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 15 | 91 | 6.1 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 4 | -5 | -1.3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 27 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 43 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 68 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 45 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared SkiddsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike DrozdaMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike WebberCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/2 | 0 | 51 |
| Bills | |||
| Will O'DonnellK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |