New England
Patriots
2-1
42
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 45-42, marking a significant moment in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game vying for supremacy in the AFC East, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in a high-octane offensive display.
Josh Allen was nothing short of spectacular, racking up 511 passing yards and throwing six touchdown passes, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Jalin Hyatt dominated the receiving game with an astounding 315 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat down the field. Despite a solid effort from the Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson, who led his team with 42 rushing yards, it was clear the Buffalo offense was firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark as well, with Deone Walker recording two crucial sacks that pressured the Patriots' offense at key moments. While the New England defense struggled to contain the explosive Buffalo attack, Christian Barmore managed to lead his side with four total tackles. The turning point came late in the game when a critical interception by Craig Woodson of the Patriots was unable to shift momentum, allowing the Bills to hold off the Patriots in the final minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 13 | 511 | 6 | 2 | 103.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 34 | 18 | 477 | 5 | 2 | 113.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 5 | 315 | 63.0 | 4 | 97 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 0 | 78 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 65 |

