Buffalo
Bills
1-0
52
FINAL
27
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 52-27 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies the Bills' early position in the playoff hunt, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Patriots team.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 313 yards and four touchdowns, while running back James Cook III dominated on the ground with an impressive 201 rushing yards. DJ Moore also made his mark, racking up 106 receiving yards and contributing to the Bills' explosive offensive display that kept the Patriots' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jordan Hancock snagging an interception and T.J. Parker adding a sack to disrupt the Patriots' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that New England could never quite close. The Bills' ability to pressure and capitalize on turnovers ultimately sealed the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 313 | 4 | 1 | 110.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 12 | 36% | 157 | 3 | 2 | 57.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 201 | 12.6 | 20 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 15 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 7 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 36 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 57 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tre Richardson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 36 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

