New England
Patriots
3-1
38
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 38-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams fighting for vital positioning, this game had significant implications for the postseason outlook.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 2 touchdowns, leading an efficient offensive attack that included a standout performance from running back TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for 116 yards. Buffalo's Josh Allen put up solid numbers, finishing with 231 passing yards, but it was the Patriots' balanced offensive approach that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Patriots were bolstered by Craig Woodson’s two interceptions, which proved crucial in stifling the Bills' momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Woodson picked off Allen, setting up a touchdown that widened New England's lead. Despite Greg Rousseau's strong showing for Buffalo with five tackles and a sack, the Bills' defense couldn't contain the Patriots when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 231 | 1 | 2 | 60.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 157 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Ramon Colon | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 21 | 116 | 5.5 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 90 | 4.7 | 37 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 28 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 49 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 42 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ramon Colon | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Saxton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clyde Rudolph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 47 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 |

