New England
Patriots
1-2
16
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 31-16 in a Week 4 showdown that showcased the Bills' offensive prowess and solidified their place in the playoff picture. With both teams looking to gain momentum in the 2026 season, Buffalo's victory proved crucial as they continue to assert their dominance in the division.
Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns while also displaying his versatility as a dual-threat quarterback. Ashton Jeanty complemented the air attack with a strong ground game, racking up 101 rushing yards, while Mike Evans was a reliable target, amassing 87 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent trio that kept the Patriots' defense guessing throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills were able to apply consistent pressure, with Haason Reddick contributing 1.5 sacks to disrupt New England's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Allen and company to capitalize and extend their lead. The combination of timely defensive plays and explosive offensive drives ultimately sealed the win for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 248 | 2 | 0 | 105.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 229 | 1 | 0 | 97.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 22 | 101 | 4.6 | 35 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 11 | 0.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 56 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 29 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kindle Vildor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 54 |

