New England
Patriots
1-2
19
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 34-19 in a decisive Week 4 matchup of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Bills emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive tenacity.
Drake Maye led the Patriots with a strong performance, throwing for 262 yards and two touchdowns, but it was not enough to overcome Buffalo's balanced attack. The Bills' James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards, while Ja'Kobi Lane was the standout receiver for New England, racking up 92 yards through the air.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the victory, highlighted by Ed Oliver’s 1.5 sacks and Terrel Bernard's interception, which shifted momentum in favor of the Bills. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bernard's pick set up a quick touchdown, giving Buffalo a lead they would not relinquish. Christian Benford's five total tackles further anchored a defense that kept New England at bay throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 26 | 15 | 262 | 2 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 5 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 59.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 66 | 7.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stringer | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Romaine | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Kite | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 |

