New England
Patriots
3-0
42
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New England Patriots cruised to a commanding 42-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills, solidifying their position in the AFC with a dominant performance. With playoff implications looming, the Patriots showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Bills struggling to keep pace.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Wan'Dale Robinson was his primary target, racking up 88 receiving yards, while the ground game was effectively managed by the Patriots, complementing their aerial attack. Despite the loss, Buffalo's James Cook III had a standout day, rushing for 135 yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
The Patriots' defense played a crucial role in the win, limiting the Bills' scoring opportunities and forcing critical turnovers. Linebacker Robert Spillane's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive and shifting the game's momentum firmly in New England's favor. As the Bills struggled to find their rhythm, the Patriots capitalized, effectively sealing their victory with a relentless defensive effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 260 | 4 | 2 | 112.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 84 | 1 | 4 | 31.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 22 | 135 | 6.1 | 29 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 22 | 2 | 36 | 1 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 26 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 11 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 31 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

