New England
Patriots
2-1
0
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Buffalo Bills crushed the New England Patriots 41-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, this victory solidifies the Bills' standing as a formidable contender, while the Patriots are left searching for answers after a dismal performance.
Ty Simpson led the way for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 299 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Patriots' secondary. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as his favorite target, racking up 157 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Saquon Barkley contributed on the ground with 31 yards, but it was the aerial attack that truly defined this game.
Buffalo's defense was equally impressive, stifling the Patriots' offense at every turn. Harrison Smith not only recorded three total tackles but also made a significant impact with two sacks, while Denzel Ward's two interceptions further sealed New England's fate. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Ward's pick set up another touchdown, extending the lead to 28-0 and crushing any hopes of a Patriots comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 299 | 5 | 0 | 142.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 8 | 38% | 123 | 0 | 3 | 18.6 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 157 | 52.3 | 28 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 70 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 14 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 66 |

