New England
Patriots
2-1
26
FINAL
23
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 26-23, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC East. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard to secure a vital victory, but it was the Patriots who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Drake Maye led the Patriots' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his poise under pressure. TreVeyon Henderson was a standout performer, not only rushing for 74 yards but also making a significant impact in the receiving game with 109 yards. His versatility was crucial in keeping the Bills' defense on its heels and contributing to the Patriots' offensive success.
Defensively, the Patriots stepped up when it mattered most, with Milton Williams recording a key sack that disrupted Buffalo's momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills were driving for a potential game-tying score but were thwarted by an interception from Christian Benford. The Patriots maintained their composure, allowing them to hold off the Bills and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 13 | 250 | 1 | 1 | 80.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 14 | 230 | 2 | 1 | 132.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 74 | 6.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 53 |

