New England
Patriots
1-2
72
FINAL
56
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 72-56 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for dominance in their division, but it was the Patriots who emerged victorious in this offensive battle.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive eight touchdowns while accumulating 500 passing yards. A.J. Brown was a standout target, racking up 222 receiving yards, making several clutch catches that kept the chains moving. Romeo Doubs contributed on the ground with 53 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Patriots' prolific offense.
The Patriots' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with Kevin Byard III leading the way with four tackles, and Carlton Davis III adding a pivotal interception. The turning point came in the second half when New England's defense managed to stifle a potential Buffalo comeback, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend the lead. Despite Josh Allen's impressive 527 passing yards for the Bills, it was the Patriots' all-around performance that sealed the deal.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 19 | 527 | 5 | 3 | 108.7 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 26 | 22 | 429 | 8 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 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 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 12 | 222 | 18.5 | 6 | 84 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 213 | 53.3 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

