San Antonio
Bills
10-1
28
FINAL
31
New England
Patriots
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the San Antonio Bills by a score of 31-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, this game was pivotal for momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Patriots quarterback Caleb Williams put on a stellar performance, throwing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. He connected effectively with wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who racked up an impressive 123 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Zach Charbonnet contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, helping to balance the Patriots' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. DJ Turner II's interception was a turning point, halting a potential scoring drive by the Bills and allowing New England to maintain momentum. Additionally, Ernest Jones IV led the defense with six total tackles, ensuring that the Bills struggled to find rhythm on offense. Despite Jeffery Simmons' standout performance with 1.5 sacks for San Antonio, it was New England's defensive resilience that secured the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 17 | 322 | 3 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 30 | 21 | 308 | 2 | 1 | 111.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 15 | 81 | 5.4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ko Kieft | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Stout | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dyontae Johnson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

