New England
Patriots
1-1
28
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 28-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Patriots who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Drake Maye was the standout for New England, throwing for four touchdown passes and demonstrating poise throughout the game. Hunter Henry was a key target, racking up an impressive 131 receiving yards, while TreVeyon Henderson contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards, helping the Patriots maintain momentum and control over the game.
Defensively, Craig Woodson led the charge for New England with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Bills' offense. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the Patriots intercepted a pass from Josh Allen, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. Despite Allen's impressive 343 passing yards, the Patriots' defense made timely stops that ultimately secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 343 | 2 | 2 | 88.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 276 | 4 | 1 | 117.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 76 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 31 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 42 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 43 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |

