New England
Patriots
1-2
41
FINAL
11
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display of offensive prowess, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 41-11 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, the Patriots showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the division standings while the Bills struggled to find their footing.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive 353 yards and connecting for multiple touchdowns. Nico Collins emerged as his favorite target, racking up 114 receiving yards, while the ground game contributed effectively to the scoring onslaught. In contrast, Josh Allen managed only one touchdown pass for Buffalo, as the Bills' offense faltered throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Patriots made crucial plays that shifted momentum. Milton Williams recorded a sack, putting pressure on Allen and disrupting the Bills' rhythm, while Carlton Davis III's interception further stifled Buffalo's efforts. The turning point came late in the second quarter when New England's defense forced a turnover, allowing the Patriots to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 38 | 26 | 353 | 1 | 1 | 95.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 40 | 25 | 212 | 1 | 1 | 74.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 41 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |

