New England
Patriots
1-2
23
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 4 matchup, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams came into this game looking to improve their standings, but it was the Patriots who ultimately came out on top in a hard-fought battle.
Buffalo's Josh Allen showcased his skills, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown, while Ray Davis led the ground game with 64 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir was the standout receiver for the Bills, racking up 72 yards through the air. Despite the offensive efforts, it was the Patriots who made enough plays to secure the victory.
On the defensive side, Gabe Jacas led the Patriots with eight tackles, playing a crucial role in containing the Bills' offense. The game's turning point came when Christian Gonzalez intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, stifling Buffalo's momentum and allowing New England to run down the clock. With strong defensive performances like this, the Patriots continue to demonstrate their playoff potential.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 37 | 23 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 74.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 14 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Blay Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |

