Buffalo
Bills
2-0
28
FINAL
7
New England
Patriots
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 28-7, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a significant blow to New England's chances. With the victory, Buffalo continues to assert its dominance in the AFC East, showcasing a powerful performance on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen led the offensive charge for the Bills, throwing for 103 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating efficiency and poise under pressure. Kewan Lacy was a force on the ground, racking up 134 rushing yards, which helped control the tempo of the game and kept the Patriots' defense on their heels. The Bills' offense found the end zone consistently, capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the contest.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role, stifling New England's attempts to mount a comeback. Quincy Williams recorded two total tackles, while Maxwell Hairston made a crucial interception that halted any momentum the Patriots were trying to build. The game’s turning point came early in the third quarter when Hairston’s pick set up another Buffalo touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 10 | 100% | 103 | 2 | 0 | 149.1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 6 | 38% | 79 | 1 | 2 | 35.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 6 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

