New England
Patriots
6-5
40
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 41-40, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, making this match a pivotal moment in their seasons.
Lamar Jackson showcased his dual-threat ability, throwing for 375 yards and adding 77 rushing yards, proving to be the catalyst for Buffalo's offense. Xavier Worthy had a standout performance, racking up 240 receiving yards and consistently stretching the field for big plays. LaNorris Sellers kept the Patriots competitive with four touchdown passes, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Bryan Cook intercepting two passes to swing momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Cook's second interception halted a promising Patriots drive, allowing Buffalo to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, the Bills continue to build momentum as they head into the final weeks of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 375 | 4 | 2 | 106.1 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 334 | 4 | 3 | 108.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Damon Riddick | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington Jr. | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 240 | 48.0 | 65 | 3 | 85 | 0 |
| Nelson Casey | WR | 5 | 176 | 35.2 | 5 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington Jr. | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kai O'Sullivan | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Miguel Cordova | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Damon Riddick | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sal Reyes | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leon Atkinson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Mahon | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Ruiz | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Wilson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

