Bills at Patriots
New England Patriots 21, Buffalo Bills 18 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Bills 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Patriots 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTom Brady 246 yds passingWillis McGahee 67 yds rushingBenjamin Watson 79 yds receivingDonte Whitner 14 tkl defenseTotal yards 224 · 327Passing yards 143 · 246Rushing yards 81 · 81Completions 11/26 · 31/38Yards per carry 3.5 · 2.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a tightly contested Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 21-18, securing a critical victory in the 2026 season. This win not only boosts their playoff hopes but also strengthens their position in a fiercely competitive division.
Tom Brady was the star of the show, throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Benjamin Watson was his favorite target, racking up 79 receiving yards and playing a key role in the Patriots' offensive success. Meanwhile, Willis McGahee led the Bills with 67 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome New England's scoring prowess.
Defensively, the game was highlighted by Vincent Wilfork's disruptive presence, as he recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Bills' quarterback throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Brady connected with Watson for a crucial touchdown, giving the Patriots the lead and setting the stage for a defensive stand that sealed the game. Donte Whitner's 14 tackles weren't enough to swing momentum back in favor of Buffalo, as the Patriots held strong to secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| J.P. LosmanQB | 11/26 | 42% | 143 | 1 | 1 | 57.0 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 31/38 | 82% | 246 | 2 | 2 | 89.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Willis McGaheeHB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Michael RobinsonHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.P. LosmanQB | 7 | -1 | -0.1 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 14 | 51 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Troy BrownWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tom BradyQB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin WatsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Corey DillonHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Patrick PassFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donald CaldwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Lee EvansWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| George WilsonWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Robert RoyalTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Benjamin WatsonTE | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy BrownWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Derrick GaffneyWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel GrahamTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bradley CieslakTE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Donald CaldwellWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick PassFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Donte WhitnerSS | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence McGeeCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| London FletcherWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris KelsayREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate ClementsCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron SchobelDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John McCargoDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HargroveLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Takeo SpikesLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy VincentFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry TripplettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelo CrowellSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton YoubotyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Vincent WilforkDT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis GreenREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artrell HawkinsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike VrabelLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eugene WilsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Narond AlexanderCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard SeymourDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tedy BruschiMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Rashad BakerFS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis HobbsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kiwaukee ThomasCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew BowenSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie AndrewsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yukota SimpsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Rian LindellK | 1/1 | 1 | 45 |
| Brian MoormanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Josh MillerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |