New England
Patriots
1-0
21
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the New England Patriots triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 21-14 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish early momentum, but it was the Patriots who managed to secure the win and bolster their playoff aspirations. Ty Simpson led the charge for New England with an impressive 292 passing yards, finding his favorite target, Omar Cooper Jr., who racked up a staggering 174 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Bryce Young threw two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to respond under pressure, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed with a solid 86 rushing yards, keeping the Bills competitive throughout the game. Defensively, the Bills were anchored by Tarheeb Still, who tallied nine total tackles, but it was Braden Fiske’s lone sack that momentarily shifted the momentum in Buffalo’s favor. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Patriots' defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed New England to run out the clock and clinch the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Ty SimpsonQB402357%2922097.0
Bryce YoungQB301757%1542092.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB15865.7400170
Omarion HamptonHB20703.5100150
Ty SimpsonQB4164.0—071
Bryce YoungQB7131.9—040
Channing TateHB210.5—140
Dylan SampsonHB111.0—010
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Dalton SchultzTE000.0—000
Omar Cooper Jr.WR000.0—001
Mike Washington Jr.HB1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Omar Cooper Jr.WR917419.3782700
Khalil ShakirWR36622.0471520
Dalton SchultzTE66210.3111240
Ben VasquezTE5489.680150
Jalen NailorWR5459.060171
Channing TateHB2168.0100140
Brenen ThompsonWR11212.020121
Elijah ArroyoTE166.04060
Jahmyr GibbsHB451.34060
Jordan WhittingtonWR133.0—030
Tetairoa McMillanWR133.0—030
Dylan SampsonHB122.01020
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
JK ScottP0000
Harrison MevisK0020
Spencer ShraderK0030