New England
Patriots
3-0
27
FINAL
0
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidified the Patriots' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive prowess while leaving the Bills searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the charge for New England, throwing for 264 yards and a touchdown, while Oronde Gadsden emerged as his favorite target, racking up 109 receiving yards. The Patriots' offense was consistent and efficient, capitalizing on key opportunities to maintain control throughout the game.
Defensively, New England stifled the Bills, limiting their rushing game to a mere 31 yards, with TreVeyon Henderson leading Buffalo’s ground attack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Patriots' defense forced a crucial turnover that shifted momentum decisively in their favor. With Jeremy Chinn's efforts on defense for Buffalo, including an interception, the Bills struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately leading to their shutout defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 38 | 26 | 264 | 1 | 1 | 85.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 34 | 16 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 56.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 31 | 1.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |

