New England
Patriots
1-2
7
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 35-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. With this victory, Buffalo takes a significant step toward solidifying their playoff aspirations, while the Patriots struggle to find their footing.
Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 270 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to spread the ball effectively. DJ Moore emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 149 receiving yards, while Ray Davis contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards. The offensive unit's synergy proved too much for New England, allowing Buffalo to build an insurmountable lead early in the game.
Defensively, the Bills were just as dominant, with Ed Oliver recording a key sack and Christian Benford grabbing an interception to stifle any momentum from the Patriots. The turning point came late in the first half when Buffalo's defense forced a turnover, setting up a crucial touchdown that extended their lead to three scores. With pressure from Oliver and a strong secondary performance, Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in controlling the game and securing the decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 18 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 120.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 16 | 112 | 0 | 1 | 57.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 17 | 86 | 5.1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 70 | 4.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

