New England
Patriots
1-2
17
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 27-17 in a crucial Week 4 matchup that solidified their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season, the Bills seized the opportunity to extend their winning streak and establish themselves as a formidable contender in the division.
Brock Purdy was a standout for the Patriots, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Despite the loss, he connected well with Jakobi Meyers, who racked up 119 receiving yards, and Javonte Williams added a solid ground game with 79 rushing yards. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
The Buffalo defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Quentin Lake leading the charge with 10 total tackles and Jordan Davis contributing a key sack that disrupted Purdy's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the Bills forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The defensive unit's ability to step up when it mattered most proved crucial in this hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 48 | 32 | 67% | 316 | 2 | 0 | 98.9 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 195 | 1 | 0 | 87.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 56 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 35 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 28 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |

