New England
Patriots
1-2
28
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New England Patriots with a final score of 49-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to assert their dominance early in the season, this matchup was crucial for playoff positioning and momentum as they head toward the midway point of the year.
Buffalo's offensive onslaught was spearheaded by an impressive performance from Jonathan Taylor, who racked up a staggering 331 rushing yards, propelling his team to victory. Quarterback Jordan Love also made his mark with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers and keep the Patriots' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Bryce Young managed 201 passing yards for New England, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bills' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Osa Odighizuwa's two sacks that applied constant pressure on Young. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills intercepted a crucial pass from Young, setting up a quick touchdown drive that extended their lead. While the Patriots fought hard, the Bills' defense proved to be a formidable wall, ultimately sealing the game and securing a dominant win at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 27 | 14 | 201 | 1 | 1 | 73.2 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 14 | 8 | 155 | 2 | 3 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 26 | 331 | 12.7 | 5 | 53 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 |

