New England
Patriots
0-3
49
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive display of dominance, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 49-24 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory not only solidifies the Patriots' position in the playoff hunt but also serves as a statement of intent against a division rival.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the star of the show, throwing for 428 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. He connected with George Pickens for a staggering 193 receiving yards, making the duo nearly unstoppable. On the ground, James Cook III led the Bills with 106 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Patriots' air attack was the defining factor in this matchup.
Defensively, the Patriots made their presence felt, with Marcus Jones leading the way with five total tackles. Harold Landry III contributed with 1.5 sacks, while Robert Spillane's two interceptions proved crucial in shifting the momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Spillane's first pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing New England to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 20 | 428 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 22 | 313 | 2 | 3 | 79.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 193 | 27.6 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 87 | 87.0 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |

