Buffalo
Bills
9-5
27
FINAL
15
New England
Patriots
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 27-15, solidifying their playoff position as the season draws to a close. The Bills showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Patriots fought hard but fell short in their quest to stay competitive in the playoff race.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 323 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Tight end Dalton Kincaid was a key target, racking up 94 receiving yards and providing crucial support downfield. Jadan Baugh contributed on the ground with 58 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills were impactful, with Greg Rousseau recording a crucial sack that helped shift momentum in their favor. Although Marcus Jones of the Patriots tallied eight total tackles, New England struggled to contain Buffalo’s explosive plays. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when a timely interception by the Bills defense set up a pivotal touchdown, effectively sealing the victory and thwarting any hopes of a Patriots comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 29 | 323 | 2 | 0 | 118.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 17 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Sullivan | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

