New England
Patriots
0-0
45
FINAL
48
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots, with a final score of 48-45. This victory not only boosts the Bills' momentum but also highlights their resilience as they continue to assert themselves in the competitive landscape of the 2026 season.
Drake Maye had a standout performance for the Patriots, throwing for 337 yards and rushing for another 119, showcasing his dual-threat capability. However, it was Josh Allen who stole the spotlight with four touchdown passes, helping propel the Bills to victory. Odell Beckham Jr. also made significant contributions, leading all receivers with 88 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Allen.
On the defensive side, the Bills made key plays that shifted the game's momentum. Jordan Clark led the defense with eight total tackles, while Cole Bishop's two interceptions were crucial in stifling New England's offense at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bishop's second pick set the Bills up for a decisive score, sealing the win and demonstrating the importance of defensive plays in high-stakes situations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 337 | 2 | 7 | 78.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 293 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 13 | 119 | 9.2 | 11 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 112 | 10.2 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 58 | 4.5 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 42 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 29 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 34 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 19 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 60 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 16 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 44 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Clark | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Windmon | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 60 |

