Buffalo
Bills
4-7
7
FINAL
59
New England
Patriots
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New England Patriots trounced the Buffalo Bills 59-7 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Patriots' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive 305 yards and six touchdown passes, while running back Hollywood Smothers made his mark with a staggering 194 rushing yards. Tight end Theo Johnson also shined, racking up 107 receiving yards, contributing to a well-balanced offensive attack that kept the Bills' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Witt Weeks emerging as a standout performer, recording one sack and two interceptions. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Weeks' interception led to a quick touchdown, pushing New England ahead and effectively putting the game out of reach for Buffalo. The Bills struggled to contain the Patriots' explosive plays, ultimately succumbing to a comprehensive loss.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 17 | 14 | 305 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 12 | 194 | 1 | 5 | 38.9 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 26 | 194 | 7.5 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 23 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jamichael Hill | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dollar | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Levi Goldman | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Damani Warren | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Izayah Vickers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameron McGee | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Elee | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nehemiah McCary | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

