Buffalo
Bills
2-1
49
FINAL
13
New England
Patriots
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 49-13 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. With the win, Buffalo solidifies its position in the playoff race while the Patriots continue to struggle in their quest for postseason relevance.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the show for Buffalo, throwing for four touchdown passes and helping his team build an insurmountable lead. On the ground, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 91 yards, providing the Bills with a balanced offensive attack. Mike Evans was the standout in the receiving game, racking up 128 yards and showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
The Bills’ defense played a critical role in the victory, forcing three turnovers and applying consistent pressure on the Patriots' offense. The turning point came when Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass and set up a quick touchdown, shifting momentum decisively in favor of Buffalo. With Bobby Okereke adding two sacks to the mix, the Bills' defense was relentless, ensuring New England never found its rhythm.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 238 | 0 | 4 | 51.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 226 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 21 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Deuce Vaughn | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 13 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 8 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 31 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 60 |

