New England
Patriots
1-2
45
FINAL
53
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 53-45. This high-stakes game showcased the intensity of the 2026 season as both teams battled for supremacy in the AFC East. The Bills emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Drake Maye of the Patriots had a standout performance, throwing for 335 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Jonathan Taylor's explosive rushing game that truly made a difference for Buffalo. Taylor dominated the ground with an incredible 295 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changer. Meanwhile, Jalin Hyatt added to the Bills' success with 139 receiving yards, consistently making big plays to keep the offense moving.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial stops at key moments, particularly with TJ Parker's impressive 2.5 sacks that disrupted Maye's rhythm throughout the game. Shavon Revel Jr. also played a pivotal role, snagging an interception that shifted momentum back to Buffalo late in the contest. This defensive resilience ultimately sealed the victory for the Bills, allowing them to hold off a fierce comeback attempt from the Patriots.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 335 | 3 | 1 | 122.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 177 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 295 | 19.7 | 74 | 3 | 92 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 10 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 139 | 69.5 | 28 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 48 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 54 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 22 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

