New England
Patriots
0-3
34
FINAL
52
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a commanding 52-34 victory. This win signifies a crucial step forward for Buffalo as they aim to solidify their position in the competitive AFC landscape. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but the Bills proved to be the more dominant force on the field.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 425 yards, while Breece Hall ground out an impressive 170 rushing yards. Kyle Pitts Sr. was the standout receiver, racking up 194 yards and providing Mayfield with a reliable target throughout the game. Tom Brady also had a strong performance for New England, tossing four touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bills' explosive offense.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the victory, with Bruce Smith making his presence felt by recording five total tackles and two sacks. Isaiah Simmons added to the defensive effort with an interception, stifling a Patriots drive that could have shifted momentum. The game’s turning point came when Buffalo forced a crucial turnover in the second half, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 425 | 2 | 1 | 112.8 |
| Tom Brady | QB | 17 | 6 | 35% | 239 | 4 | 3 | 83.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 170 | 12.1 | 12 | 5 | 97 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 139 | 17.4 | 10 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Tom Brady | QB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 194 | 27.7 | 69 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 8 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 35 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Smith | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Levelle Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25 |

