Buffalo
Bills
5-6
34
FINAL
18
New England
Patriots
0-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 13 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 34-18, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the victory, Buffalo not only enhanced their standing but also dealt a significant blow to New England's postseason hopes.
Buffalo's offense was powered by quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for two touchdowns and led the team with precision. Rushing standout Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly with 98 yards on the ground, while the receiving corps was bolstered by a solid performance from the Patriots' Garrett Wilson, who amassed 111 receiving yards in a losing effort. Justin Herbert of New England also kept things competitive, throwing for 274 yards but ultimately fell short of a comeback.
On the defensive side, Buffalo's Jalen Carter made a statement with two sacks, disrupting the Patriots' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came when Tyrique Stevenson Sr. intercepted a crucial pass, halting a New England drive and shifting momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The Bills' defense effectively contained the Patriots' attack, ensuring that their lead remained intact as the clock wound down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 274 | 2 | 2 | 84.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 157 | 2 | 0 | 106.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 98 | 7.0 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 56 | 1 | 63 | 2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 33 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 25 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Kwenkeu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 51 |

