New England
Patriots
0-11
16
FINAL
13
Kansas City
Chiefs
2-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle in Week 15, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 16-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. Both teams brought their best, but it was the Patriots who emerged victorious in this closely contested matchup.
Malik Willis led the charge for the Chiefs with an impressive 230 passing yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Javonte Williams who powered the Patriots offense with a strong ground game, racking up 86 rushing yards. While the receiving corps was highlighted by Rome Odunze's 88 yards for Kansas City, it was the Patriots' balanced attack that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Patriots were led by Derek Stingley Jr., who recorded 10 tackles, ensuring Kansas City's offensive drives were consistently challenged. The turning point in the game came late in the fourth quarter when Christian Benford intercepted a crucial pass, stifling a potential game-winning drive for the Chiefs. With the defense holding firm, the Patriots were able to secure the win and maintain momentum as they head into the final weeks of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 230 | 1 | 2 | 69.9 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 182 | 0 | 1 | 53.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 44 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 42 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50 |

