Bills at Patriots
New England Patriots 49, Buffalo Bills 21 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Bills 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Patriots 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPDrake Maye 301 yds passingJames Cook III 81 yds rushingA.J. Brown 177 yds receivingTerrel Bernard 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 216 · 335Passing yards 135 · 281Rushing yards 81 · 54Completions 16/26 · 20/24Yards per carry 6.8 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a decisive Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots dominated the Buffalo Bills, clinching a 49-21 victory at home. With playoff implications on the line, the Patriots showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 301 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the charge against the Bills’ defense. A.J. Brown emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 177 receiving yards, creating multiple mismatches that the Bills struggled to contain. Meanwhile, James Cook III led Buffalo's rushing attack with 81 yards, but it was clear the Bills needed more offensive firepower to keep pace.
On the defensive side, the Patriots were able to disrupt Buffalo's rhythm, with Carlton Davis III snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of New England. The turning point came in the second quarter when Maye connected with Brown for a long touchdown, opening up a lead that the Bills could not recover from. Despite Greg Rousseau's efforts with a sack for Buffalo, the Patriots' defense held firm, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Cole PaytonQB | 16/26 | 62% | 135 | 2 | 2 | 68.5 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 20/24 | 83% | 301 | 4 | 1 | 140.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 33 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 9 | 177 | 19.7 | 46 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 13 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tanner ArkinTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/1 | 7 | 0 |
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
