New England
Patriots
1-2
6
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 31-6 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, Buffalo solidifies its position in the division, showcasing their dominance over New England on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 189 yards and two touchdowns, proving once again why he’s considered one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Khalil Shakir was a standout receiver, racking up 119 yards and making crucial catches that kept drives alive. Despite being held to just 43 rushing yards, TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots remained a key part of his team's offensive game plan.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Maxwell Hairston leading the team in tackles and contributing to a shutdown effort against New England's offense. Terrel Bernard added pressure with a sack, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson's interception was pivotal in halting any momentum the Patriots hoped to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Gardner-Johnson's pick set up a quick touchdown, extending Buffalo's lead and leaving New England in a deep hole.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 8 | 189 | 2 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 12 | 4 | 88 | 1 | 3 | 48.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |

