Bills at Patriots
New England Patriots 37, Buffalo Bills 10 · HvyLftr's Madden 27 League
Final Score
Bills 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Patriots 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 358 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 113 yds rushingA.J. Brown 147 yds receivingCraig Woodson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 249 · 478Passing yards 224 · 358Rushing yards 25 · 120Completions 10/23 · 12/13Yards per carry 2.8 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12h ago
In a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 37-10, securing their spot in the next phase of the playoffs. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for postseason advancement, but it was the Patriots who dominated the field, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Drake Maye delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 358 yards and four touchdowns, leading New England’s explosive offense. TreVeyon Henderson complemented the passing game with a strong ground attack, racking up 113 rushing yards, while A.J. Brown emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 147 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offensive assault that overwhelmed the Bills' defense.
The Patriots' defense also played a crucial role in the victory, highlighted by Gabe Jacas’ sack and Craig Woodson’s interception, which shifted momentum firmly in New England's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Maye connected with Brown for a touchdown that extended the lead to three scores, effectively putting the game out of reach for Buffalo. With this win, the Patriots proved they are a force to be reckoned with as they continue their playoff journey.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 10/23 | 43% | 246 | 1 | 3 | 57.7 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 12/13 | 92% | 358 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 20 | 113 | 5.7 | 31 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 47 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 37 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 24 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 58 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael HoechtLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 1 | 29 |
Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt PraterK | 1/1 | 4 | 21 |
