Buffalo
Bills
2-0
31
FINAL
28
New England
Patriots
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots 31-28, securing their place atop the division standings. With both teams eager for a win early in the season, the stakes were high, setting the stage for a competitive showdown in Foxborough.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offensive attack, throwing for 172 yards and two touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir emerged as his primary target, racking up 92 receiving yards. On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots showcased his skills with an impressive 175 rushing yards, keeping New England in the game until the very end.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that ultimately secured the victory, highlighted by Asante Samuel Jr.'s standout performance, which included four total tackles and a sack. Dorian Williams contributed with a crucial interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Allen orchestrated a game-winning drive, showcasing his poise under pressure and sealing the win for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 119.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 119 | 1 | 1 | 60.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 25 | 175 | 7.0 | 26 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 86 | 4.5 | 41 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ramon Colon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 50 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clyde Rudolph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Saxton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

