New England
Patriots
1-2
20
FINAL
48
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 showdown, the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots with a commanding score of 48-20, solidifying their position as a top contender in the 2026 season. The Bills’ explosive performance not only showcased their offensive firepower but also delivered a strong message to the rest of the league about their playoff aspirations.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 330 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. D.J. Turner emerged as his top target, racking up 111 receiving yards, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 94 rushing yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that overwhelmed the Patriots’ defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Maxwell Hairston recording four total tackles, Greg Rousseau contributing two sacks, and Jakorian Bennett grabbing an interception. The turning point came early in the second half when Rousseau's pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting momentum firmly in Buffalo’s favor. This dominant defensive effort, coupled with their offensive prowess, ensured the Bills cruised to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 17 | 85% | 330 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 228 | 2 | 1 | 99.5 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 94 | 6.7 | 28 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Turner | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 57 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 30 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 18 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 61 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

