Buffalo
Bills
5-5
21
FINAL
17
New England
Patriots
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 21-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for pivotal postseason positioning, the stakes were high as they faced off in a critical divisional clash.
Josh Allen showcased his elite passing ability, racking up 365 passing yards and leading the Bills' offense with precision. DJ Moore was his favorite target, amassing 132 receiving yards, while the Patriots' Drake Maye contributed with two touchdown passes, keeping New England competitive throughout the game. However, it was Allen's consistency that proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested battle.
Defensively, the Patriots made some significant plays, with DaQuan Jones recording two sacks and Kevin Byard III snagging an interception, showcasing their ability to disrupt Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense held strong, preventing the Patriots from capitalizing on a promising drive and ultimately sealing the victory with a crucial stop. The Billsโ defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring their team left Foxborough with a hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 41 | 28 | 68% | 365 | 2 | 2 | 92.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 180 | 2 | 1 | 74.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 36 | 2.3 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | โ | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 10 | 132 | 13.2 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

