Patriots at Bills
New England Patriots 39, Buffalo Bills 31 · No Mercy Regs
Final Score
Patriots 39 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Bills 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 249 yds passingJames Cook III 102 yds rushingMecole Hardman 78 yds receivingChristian Benford 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 427 · 380Passing yards 249 · 228Rushing yards 178 · 152Completions 22/37 · 22/37Yards per carry 5.7 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 78d ago
In a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season, the New England Patriots outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 39 to 31. The game held significant playoff implications, with both teams vying for early-season momentum. The Patriots' victory showcased their resilience and tactical prowess as they navigated a fierce contest.
Drake Maye led the charge for the Patriots, throwing for 249 yards and securing one touchdown pass that proved crucial in the high-scoring affair. On the ground, the Bills' James Cook III made a notable impact with 102 rushing yards, while Mecole Hardman’s 78 receiving yards kept Buffalo in the fight. However, it was Maye's efficient performance that ultimately tilted the game in New England's favor.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with Robert Spillane leading the way with seven total tackles, while Joshua Farmer added a key sack that helped disrupt Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Patriots' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing New England to maintain their lead and secure the win. Despite a valiant effort from the Bills, including an interception by Christian Benford, it was the Patriots' defense that stepped up when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 22/37 | 59% | 249 | 1 | 1 | 77.4 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 22/37 | 59% | 228 | 1 | 0 | 86.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 39 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Kareem HuntHB | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 49 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| A.T. PerryWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Mecole HardmanWR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani TavaiWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 3/3 | 4 | 57 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Matt PraterK | 1/1 | 4 | 33 |