New England
Patriots
1-2
28
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 17d ago
In a dominant performance, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 28-13 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Patriots solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Bills struggle to find their footing in the competitive AFC East. Tom Brady led the way for New England, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his veteran poise. Corey Dillon was a force on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards, providing the Patriots with a balanced offensive attack. Troy Brown contributed significantly in the passing game, leading the team with 74 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving throughout the contest. Defensively, Asante Samuel stood out with seven total tackles, anchoring a unit that limited Buffalo's opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Patriots forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and take control of the game. Despite Bryan Holcomb's respectable 252 passing yards for the Bills, the Patriots' defense consistently applied pressure, ensuring that the home team could never quite get back into the contest.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bryan HolcombQB352263%2521093.9
Tom BradyQB352469%21830113.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Corey DillonHB201165.8331231
Willis McGaheeHB14614.46090
Bryan HolcombQB6183.0—080
Kevin FaulkHB2105.0—070
Tom BradyQB441.0—040
Anthony ThomasHB331.0—040
Donald CaldwellWR133.0—030
Lee EvansWR122.0—020
George WilsonWR000.0—000
Peerless PriceWR000.0—000
Robert RoyalTE000.0—000
Benjamin WatsonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Troy BrownWR8749.3130261
George WilsonWR55410.8150211
Bradley CieslakTE35217.3120301
Donald CaldwellWR55010.0150190
Benjamin WatsonTE45012.5191210
Willis McGaheeHB34816.0111240
Peerless PriceWR34314.360270
Derrick GaffneyWR6427.072270
Robert RoyalTE22613.060240
Lee EvansWR3217.070111
Joshua ReedWR155.01050
Anthony ThomasHB231.54050
Corey DillonHB122.04020
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Rian LindellK22152
Brian MoormanP0000
Stephen GostkowskiK0040
Josh MillerP0000