New England
Patriots
2-1
34
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup of the 2027 season, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 34-13. This victory not only solidifies the Patriots' position in the playoff race but also serves as a statement win against a division rival.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 303 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his growing command of the offense. TreVeyon Henderson contributed significantly on the ground with 96 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Patriots' attack. Despite the efforts of DJ Moore, who recorded 117 receiving yards for Buffalo, the Bills struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Patriots were able to maintain pressure throughout the game, limiting the Bills' scoring opportunities and forcing them into tough situations. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Patriots intercepted a pass, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead. The Bills' defense, spearheaded by Maxwell Hairston's seven total tackles, fought hard but ultimately could not contain the relentless Patriots offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 39 | 28 | 72% | 303 | 2 | 0 | 111.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 52 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 40 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 39 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 70 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 46 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| Devin McCuin | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |

