New England
Patriots
0-1
20
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 34-20 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Bills' standing in the league, showcasing their strength against a division rival and boosting their playoff aspirations early in the season. Kyler Murray was the star of the show, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Bills' offense. His connection with Justin Jefferson was particularly potent, as Jefferson racked up 124 receiving yards, consistently finding space against the Patriots' secondary. The dynamic duo was instrumental in keeping the Patriots’ defense on its heels throughout the game. Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Jalyx Hunt’s two sacks that disrupted New England's rhythm and forced key turnovers. Kevin Byard III added to the defensive prowess with an interception that shifted momentum in the Bills' favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bills capitalized on a turnover, extending their lead to an insurmountable advantage that the Patriots couldn't overcome.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Kyler MurrayQB302583%29630141.1
Brock PurdyQB392564%2591181.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Javonte WilliamsHB15895.9380190
Christian McCaffreyHB15845.6130220
Kyler MurrayQB8303.8151170
Tyler AllgeierHB5244.8111160
Brock PurdyQB284.0—050
Kyren WilliamsHB671.2—041
DeMario DouglasWR000.0—000
Justin JeffersonWR000.0—000
Travis KelceTE000.0—000
Christian KirkWR000.0—000
Xavier GipsonWR000.0—000
Darnell WashingtonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Justin JeffersonWR612420.7772700
Darnell WashingtonTE88010.0210150
Christian KirkWR8708.8230121
Travis KelceTE66911.5230170
Elic AyomanorWR46817.0121300
Jauan JenningsWR7639.0260140
DeMario DouglasWR22311.570150
Joshua PalmerWR22311.570150
Christian McCaffreyHB3206.7130140
Xavier GipsonWR188.01080
Brevin JordanTE155.0—150
Tyler AllgeierHB221.0—010
Luke MusgraveTE000.0—001
Javonte WilliamsHB000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Evan McPhersonK22444
A.J. ColeP0000
Drew StevensK23247