Buffalo
Bills
6-5
35
FINAL
27
New England
Patriots
10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 35-27. With playoff implications on the line, both teams put forth strong performances, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for Buffalo, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite ability to command the offense. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown of the Patriots had a standout performance, racking up 107 receiving yards, while Drake Maye led the ground game with 63 rushing yards, keeping New England competitive throughout the match.
Defensively, the Bills were bolstered by Bradley Chubb, who recorded 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Patriots' quarterback. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense stepped up, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Despite Budda Baker's interception and strong tackling efforts for New England, it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 306 | 4 | 2 | 104.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 304 | 4 | 1 | 122.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 15 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 32 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 43 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 28 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

