New England
Patriots
0-3
40
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 40-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Patriotsโ position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive capability against a division rival.
Leading the charge for New England, quarterback Drake Maye threw for an impressive 355 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was a standout target, racking up 151 receiving yards, while TreVeyon Henderson added a solid ground game with 40 rushing yards, contributing to the Patriots' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Patriots made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Carlton Davis III intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive from the Bills and setting the tone for New England's defensive dominance. The turning point came early in the second half when the Patriots' defense stifled a Buffalo drive, allowing Maye and the offense to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 35 | 25 | 355 | 4 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 23 | 311 | 2 | 1 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 40 | 2.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

