New England
Patriots
0-3
26
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, 26-21, in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only showcases the Patriots' resilience but also sets the tone for their pursuit of a playoff spot as the season progresses.
Leading the charge for New England was their quarterback, who threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, the dual-threat capabilities of the Patriots' top receiver, who amassed 83 receiving yards and added 57 rushing yards, proved vital in keeping the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense made its mark, with C.J. Gardner-Johnson recording five total tackles and Landon Jackson contributing two sacks. However, the turning point came when the Patriots' defense stepped up, with a crucial interception from Player 555223520 that shifted momentum late in the fourth quarter, ultimately sealing the victory for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 218 | 3 | 1 | 120.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 179 | 2 | 4 | 75.9 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 65 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 10 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 36 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

