New England
Patriots
2-1
13
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 29d ago
In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 41-13 in week four of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, Buffalo delivered a statement victory that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength. Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the game. Chris Olave was his top target, racking up 84 receiving yards and consistently finding space against the Patriots' secondary. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams put up a strong showing for New England with 93 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo’s offensive explosion. Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Kool-Aid McKinstry recording five total tackles and Rueben Bain Jr. adding a sack to disrupt New England's rhythm. The turning point came early in the third quarter when McCarthy connected with Olave for a touchdown that extended Buffalo's lead to 28-6, effectively sealing the game. The Bills' defense continued to pressure the Patriots, ensuring that New England could never find their footing in this decisive matchup.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
J.J. McCarthyQB171588%24930158.3
Drake MayeQB221464%1310079.9
Taysom HillTE11100%900104.1
Adonai MitchellWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kyren WilliamsHB14936.6221360
TreVeyon HendersonHB14684.9190160
J.J. McCarthyQB6488.010190
Drake MayeQB2157.51080
Joe MixonHB188.0—080
Jakob JohnsonFB188.04080
Taysom HillTE242.01130
Jack BechWR000.0—000
Cam AkersHB2-2-1.02010
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris OlaveWR58416.8171420
Taysom HillTE36923.0150490
TreVeyon HendersonHB24623.0550260
Tory HortonWR23316.5281260
Brandon AiyukWR4338.380120
Rashod BatemanWR23015.030200
Malachi FieldsWR22914.590170
Adonai MitchellWR4225.5151100
Brenton StrangeTE3217.0120130
Will DisslyTE11111.080110
Kyren WilliamsHB273.510040
Drew SampleTE144.0—040
Jakob JohnsonFB000.0—001
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK22151
Tyler LoopK22546