New England
Patriots
1-2
38
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams seeking to establish their dominance in the division, the Patriots showcased their offensive firepower to secure a decisive victory.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the star of the night, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a comfortable win. Jalin Hyatt also made a significant impact with 85 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Maye throughout the game. Despite a solid effort from the Bills' James Cook III, who rushed for 57 yards, the New England offense consistently found ways to capitalize on their opportunities.
The Patriots' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, limiting the Bills' offensive production and forcing them to play from behind. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when New England’s defense stifled a potential scoring drive, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and maintain control for the remainder of the game. Cole Bishop led the Bills with seven tackles, but it was not enough to overcome the Patriots' relentless pressure and scoring efficiency.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 39 | 29 | 74% | 320 | 3 | 0 | 123.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 11 | 39% | 79 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 25 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 44 | 2.9 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 66 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

