Buffalo
Bills
5-2
38
FINAL
17
New England
Patriots
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown in Week 13, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 38-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bills showcased their dominance, while the Patriots struggled to keep pace, making this matchup critical for both teams as the season approaches its climax.
Malik Willis shone for Buffalo, throwing for two touchdowns while controlling the game’s tempo. Ashton Jeanty was a force on the ground, amassing 132 rushing yards that helped fuel the Bills' offensive explosion. Justin Fields did his best to keep New England competitive with 248 passing yards, but the Patriots' offense ultimately fell short.
Defensively, Mack Wilson Sr. made a significant impact for the Bills with two interceptions, shifting momentum in favor of Buffalo at key moments. The Patriots' defense managed to pressure Willis, with Byron Young recording a sack, but it wasn't enough to overcome the turnovers. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Wilson's second interception set up a quick touchdown for the Bills, effectively sealing the game as they surged into the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 248 | 1 | 3 | 52.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 142 | 2 | 1 | 76.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 19 | 132 | 6.9 | 50 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 17 | 88 | 5.2 | 42 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 38 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |

