New England
Patriots
1-2
21
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 34-21 in a decisive Week 4 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season, this victory gives the Bills a crucial edge in the AFC standings.
Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for 263 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Dalton Kincaid was a reliable target, racking up 87 receiving yards, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 64 rushing yards. Their combined efforts propelled the Bills' offense to a commanding performance that kept the Patriots on their heels.
Defensively, Terrel Bernard made his presence felt with a sack and an interception, helping to disrupt the Patriots' rhythm and put pressure on their quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bernard's interception swung momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Bills' defense limited New England's scoring opportunities, making it difficult for the Patriots to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 10 | 263 | 4 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 10 | 153 | 2 | 1 | 88.1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

