New England
Patriots
2-2
20
FINAL
44
Buffalo
Bills
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 44-20 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This victory not only bolsters Buffalo's playoff aspirations but also highlights their dominance in the division, sending a clear message to their rivals.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with the offense effectively. Meanwhile, James Cook III put on a clinic in the backfield, racking up 126 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding gaps in the Patriots' defense. On the other side, Josh Downs emerged as a bright spot for New England, amassing 138 receiving yards, yet it wasn't enough to overcome their opponent's onslaught.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Maxwell Hairston's four total tackles and Greg Rousseau's impactful sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and further dictate the pace of the game. With a combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience, Buffalo firmly established themselves as a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 224 | 2 | 1 | 115.9 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 221 | 2 | 1 | 82.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 126 | 7.9 | 88 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 19 | 99 | 5.2 | 28 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 55 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 22 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cade Uluave | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

