New England
Patriots
1-2
35
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-21, showcasing their dominance in the 2026 season. The win not only boosts New England's confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for the Patriots, throwing for 182 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage the game. Running back Demond Claiborne was a standout performer on the ground, racking up an impressive 179 rushing yards, while tight end Hunter Henry made significant contributions with 94 receiving yards, creating mismatches for the Bills' defense.
Defensively, the Patriots made their presence felt, with Christian Gonzalez leading the team in tackles with four. Gabe Jacas added to the pressure on the Bills' offense with two sacks, while Brenden Schooler's interception helped swing the momentum in New England's favor during a critical moment in the game. The Patriots' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately sealed their victory, showcasing a well-rounded team effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 182 | 3 | 0 | 110.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 77 | 0 | 1 | 40.5 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 37 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Danny Gray | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 179 | 16.3 | 11 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 157 | 10.5 | 24 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 70 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 46 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

