New England
Patriots
2-1
40
FINAL
59
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the New England Patriots with a final score of 59-40, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the league as they move into Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to improve their standing, but the Bills proved to be the more potent force on the field.
Leading the charge for Buffalo, Josh Allen threw for an impressive five touchdown passes, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and a strong connection with his receivers. On the other side, Derrick Henry had a standout performance for the Patriots, racking up 292 rushing yards and adding 103 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Drake Maye also contributed significantly for New England, passing for 286 yards, but they could not keep pace with the Bills' offensive onslaught.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jordan Hancock snagging two key interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of the home team. Derrick Moore added pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Patriots' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Hancock's second interception led to a quick touchdown, putting the Bills ahead and leaving New England struggling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 49 | 31 | 63% | 352 | 2 | 0 | 98.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 12 | 92% | 269 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 28 | 292 | 10.4 | 143 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 21 | 268 | 12.8 | 23 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 95 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 68 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 46 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 71 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| #555221401 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555222308 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 51 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

