Buffalo
Bills
7-4
27
FINAL
38
New England
Patriots
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 38-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical positioning, the Patriots delivered a strong performance at home, showcasing their ability to capitalize on key moments.
Josh Allen put up impressive numbers for the Bills, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns, while George Pickens emerged as a primary target, racking up 165 receiving yards. However, it was TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots who led the ground game with 82 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
New England's defense made its mark with Milton Williams recording two sacks, which were crucial in stifling Buffalo's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Patriots forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory despite a late push from the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 20 | 312 | 2 | 1 | 105.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 17 | 214 | 2 | 1 | 123.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 17 | 82 | 4.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 165 | 27.5 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Julian Hill | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

