New England
Patriots
1-2
29
FINAL
36
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 4 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 36-29, solidifying their position in the early race for playoff contention. Both teams came into this matchup looking to build momentum, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious with a well-rounded performance.
Josh Allen was the offensive star of the night, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his aerial prowess while leading the Bills' offense. James Cook III complemented the passing attack with a dominant ground game, racking up 145 rushing yards and proving difficult for the Patriots' defense to contain. Meanwhile, Romeo Doubs stood out for New England, amassing 131 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, highlighted by Ed Oliver's remarkable four sacks that consistently put pressure on the Patriots' offense. Cole Bishop's five total tackles helped reinforce a defensive front that was relentless throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when a timely interception set up a touchdown, giving the Bills the cushion they needed to hold off a late rally from New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 17 | 94% | 279 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 276 | 3 | 0 | 131.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 16 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 10 | 131 | 13.1 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 86 | 86.0 | 71 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 31 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57 |

