New England
Patriots
2-1
96
FINAL
59
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills 96-59 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This game showcased the Patriots' offensive firepower, as they continued to assert their dominance in the league with a commanding victory.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an astounding 650 yards and eight touchdowns, all while adding 88 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. His ability to connect with receivers downfield opened up the game, making it difficult for the Bills' defense to keep pace. On the other side, Zavion Thomas of the Bills made a name for himself with 263 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Patriots' onslaught.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with Kain Medrano recording 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring the Bills' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Medrano's sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and seize control of the game. While Buffalo's Minkah Fitzpatrick grabbed two interceptions, the Patriots' relentless offense proved too much to handle, securing their victory and solidifying their standing in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 48 | 31 | 65% | 650 | 8 | 2 | 130.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 46 | 19 | 41% | 441 | 6 | 5 | 76.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 6 | 5 | 57 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 263 | 52.6 | 93 | 4 | 79 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 7 | 248 | 35.4 | 83 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 12 | 216 | 18.0 | 134 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 52 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 39 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nephi Sewell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

