New England
Patriots
2-1
20
FINAL
7
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots secured a decisive 20-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC East. With crucial playoff implications on the line, the Patriots showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 191 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating impressive poise in the pocket. Tory Horton was his primary target, racking up 124 receiving yards, while the ground game was largely contained, with the Patriots focusing on the aerial attack to drive their offense forward.
Defensively, the Patriots were formidable, with Brandon Hill notching two tackles and an interception, serving as a key playmaker. Gabe Jacas added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Bills' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Maye connected with Horton for a touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of New England and allowing them to control the game from that point onward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 17 | 11 | 191 | 3 | 0 | 142.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 5 | 112 | 1 | 2 | 56.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hill | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

