New England
Patriots
1-0
41
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 41-24 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory not only improves the Patriots' record early in the season but also solidifies their status as a formidable contender in the AFC East.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 206 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his growing chemistry with star receiver Terry McLaurin, who racked up 133 receiving yards. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson was a force on the ground, amassing an impressive 269 rushing yards, helping to control the pace of the game and keep the Bills' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Patriots were bolstered by Harold Landry III, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when New England's defense stifled a potential scoring drive, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control for the remainder of the game. Despite Tyler Nubin's two interceptions for Buffalo, the Patriots' offensive firepower proved too much to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 206 | 2 | 3 | 73.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 139 | 2 | 2 | 70.6 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 269 | 17.9 | 106 | 4 | 91 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 23 | 2.1 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 60 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 22 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Bauer | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clifton Coleman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Skyler Johnston | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

