New England
Patriots
2-1
14
FINAL
36
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 36-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only showcases Buffalo's strength but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Josh Allen shone brightly for the Bills, throwing for three touchdowns while leading the offense with precision. Meanwhile, James Cook III dominated on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards and keeping the Patriots' defense on their heels. The combination of Allen's aerial attack and Cook's explosive running paved the way for a dominant offensive display.
Defensively, Terrel Bernard led the charge with seven total tackles, while Davison Igbinosun made a pivotal interception that shifted the momentum in Buffalo's favor. The Bills' defense effectively stifled New England's attempts to mount a comeback, particularly after Igbinosun's interception set up a crucial touchdown. This defensive stand was a turning point that allowed Buffalo to pull away and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 166 | 1 | 3 | 41.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 123 | 3 | 0 | 125.7 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 27 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 |

