New England
Patriots
0-3
24
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes showdown, the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 38-24 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they aimed to solidify their positions in the competitive AFC East. The Bills showcased their dominance at home, putting the Patriots on notice as they continue their quest for the playoffs.
Cam Ward led the charge for the Bills, throwing for two touchdowns while also facilitating a balanced offensive attack. Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, helping to control the tempo of the game. Nico Collins was a standout receiver, racking up 106 receiving yards, providing Ward with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Cole Bishop not only contributing eight tackles but also snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in Buffalo's favor. Myles Garrett added pressure on the quarterback, recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt New England's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bishop's interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 39 | 22 | 249 | 2 | 1 | 82.1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 18 | 225 | 2 | 0 | 112.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 81 | 5.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 1 | 83 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyzir White | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |

