New England
Patriots
3-10
35
FINAL
7
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New England Patriots topped the Kansas City Chiefs 35-7 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Patriots showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for New England, throwing for 208 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Cam Skattebo added a strong ground presence with 85 rushing yards, while Chris Olave stepped up in the receiving game, racking up 74 yards. The offensive cohesion was evident, as the Patriots efficiently moved the ball and found the end zone multiple times.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with a standout performance from Derwin James Jr., who recorded two interceptions, stifling any chance of a Chiefs comeback. Kyle Van Noy contributed with a sack, applying consistent pressure on the Kansas City offense. The turning point came early in the second half when James' second interception set the tone, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 208 | 3 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 8 | 36% | 94 | 0 | 2 | 12.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 53 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 24 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 16 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tanner Arkin | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

