New England
Patriots
3-0
77
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 77-41 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position in the league. The game was crucial for both teams, with New England looking to maintain momentum and Buffalo hoping to bounce back after a rough start.
Drake Maye was the star of the show for the Patriots, throwing for an astonishing 604 yards and lighting up the scoreboard with nine touchdown passes. Quentin Johnston was his favorite target, racking up 222 receiving yards which helped propel the Patriots to their explosive offensive performance. Meanwhile, Josh Allen led the Bills' ground game with an impressive 153 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with New England's relentless attack.
On the defensive side, Carlton Davis III made a significant impact for the Patriots, snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Although the Bills' Maxwell Hairston led the game with four tackles, it was the Patriots' ability to disrupt plays that ultimately dictated the outcome. New England's defense, while not dominant, came through when it mattered most, allowing them to pull away and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 36 | 25 | 604 | 9 | 0 | 151.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 19 | 301 | 1 | 4 | 55.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 153 | 19.1 | 3 | 64 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 222 | 44.4 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Watson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Gainer | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kindle Vildor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 8 | 36 |

