New England
Patriots
2-1
49
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 49-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This game was crucial for both teams as they looked to establish dominance in their division, but the Patriots came away with a commanding victory.
Drake Maye was the star of the night for New England, throwing for an impressive 565 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his prowess as a playmaker. Kyle Williams also shined, racking up 192 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target downfield. Their offensive firepower overwhelmed the Bills’ defense, leading to a decisive victory.
Defensively, the Patriots' DJ Johnson made his presence felt with a key sack, while Damar Hamlin of the Bills intercepted a pass, highlighting the defensive efforts on both sides. However, the turning point came in the second quarter when the Patriots scored three unanswered touchdowns, pushing their lead to a comfortable margin that the Bills could not overcome. The Patriots' ability to capitalize on their opportunities ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 23 | 92% | 565 | 6 | 1 | 141.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 278 | 2 | 2 | 77.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 192 | 38.4 | 50 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 22 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 56 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 71 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 18 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Ponder | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |

