Buffalo
Bills
2-2
24
FINAL
20
New England
Patriots
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots 24-20 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and skill. Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make critical plays under pressure. James Cook III bolstered the ground game with 80 rushing yards, while Nyck Harbor was a reliable target, racking up 76 receiving yards. The combination of Allen's arm and the supporting cast proved vital in securing the win. Defensively, the Patriots were aggressive, with Carlton Davis III making his mark by notching 10 total tackles and intercepting two passes. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong, stifling a potential game-winning drive by New England and sealing the victory for the Bills. The performance by both teams sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB332473%2242285.9
Drake MayeQB281968%1551093.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB16805.0241181
Rhamondre StevensonHB9444.9181190
Josh AllenQB10353.590110
TreVeyon HendersonHB18281.6—050
Drake MayeQB155.0—050
Ray DavisHB144.0—040
Nyck HarborWR000.0—000
Jalin HyattWR000.0—000
Tre TuckerWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Nyck HarborWR67612.7180270
Jalin HyattWR11676.1121240
Tre TuckerWR34414.7191180
Romeo DoubsWR44210.5120141
A.J. BrownWR34113.7—0180
Tank DellWR4358.8150120
Eli RaridonTE3299.741160
Jackson HawesTE22311.530120
Dawson KnoxTE11313.040130
Antoine ShiversTE393.03050
Reggie GilliamFB111.0—010
James Cook IIIHB111.0—010
TreVeyon HendersonHB1-2-2.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK11348
Spencer ShraderK24238