New England
Patriots
2-1
28
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 28-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Patriots' standing but also highlights their resilience in a critical divisional battle. Both teams came into the game looking to establish momentum, making the stakes particularly high.
Offensively, Taylen Green led the Patriots with a solid performance, throwing for 215 yards and contributing to the team's total of 28 points. Meanwhile, Drake Maye of the Bills showcased his ability to find the end zone with three touchdown passes, keeping Buffalo in the game until the final whistle. Jalin Hyatt also shined for the Bills, racking up 97 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent target.
On the defensive side, Zaven Collins made a significant impact for the Bills, recording four total tackles and two sacks, but it was Bud Clark of the Patriots who made the pivotal play of the game with an interception. This defensive stand not only shifted momentum in favor of New England but also effectively sealed the victory as the Bills attempted to mount a comeback. The Patriots' defense held firm when it mattered most, securing their triumph in this closely fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 215 | 2 | 0 | 136.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 192 | 3 | 2 | 75.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 32 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 62 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 30 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

