New England
Patriots
3-2
24
FINAL
25
Buffalo
Bills
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 25-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the competitive AFC East. The Bills' victory was crucial, as it not only boosts their standing but also adds another chapter to their storied rivalry with the Patriots.
Josh Allen was instrumental for Buffalo, throwing for 216 yards and a touchdown while also showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. The ground game was anchored by James Cook III, who rushed for an impressive 141 yards, consistently moving the chains and wearing down the Patriots' defense. Dalton Kincaid contributed significantly as well, leading the team in receiving with 74 yards, providing Allen with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills managed to limit the Patriots' scoring opportunities, forcing critical mistakes at key moments. The turning point came when Buffalo's defense stood tall late in the fourth quarter, holding New England to a crucial field goal attempt that ultimately fell short. The Bills' ability to clamp down when it mattered most solidified their victory and showcased the resilience of their squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 216 | 1 | 0 | 96.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 183 | 1 | 0 | 91.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 141 | 7.4 | 65 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 38 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kristian Williams | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Miguel Gutierrez | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kristian Williams | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Treyvon Edwards | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Armon Robinson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Taylor III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Goodrich | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |
| Jake Bates | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 56 |

