New England
Patriots
3-1
30
FINAL
58
Buffalo
Bills
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display of offensive prowess, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 58-30 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race, proving they can dominate against tough competition.
Quarterback Josh Allen was in peak form, throwing for 352 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Patriots' secondary. Khalil Shakir emerged as his top target, racking up 129 receiving yards and finding the end zone as well. Despite a solid effort from TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for 102 yards for New England, the Patriots' offense struggled to keep pace with Buffalo’s explosive attack.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, particularly with Cole Bishop's two interceptions that halted any momentum the Patriots managed to build. While T.J. Sanders contributed with a half-sack, it was Glenn Dougie's steady tackling that helped contain New England's rushing efforts. The game shifted decisively when the Bills capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and dictate the pace for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 14 | 93% | 352 | 5 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 225 | 2 | 3 | 57.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 19 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 38 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 41 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 3 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 64 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 37 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Dougie | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deon Evans | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |

