New England
Patriots
1-2
8
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 49-8 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only reinforces Buffalo's dominance in the division but also sends a message to the rest of the league about their offensive firepower.
Josh Allen was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 387 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. DJ Moore emerged as his top target, racking up 169 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Bills' scoring barrage. Meanwhile, Drake Maye struggled to find his rhythm on the ground for New England, managing only 29 rushing yards, which highlighted the contrast in offensive effectiveness.
On the defensive side, the Bills created pressure and capitalized on mistakes, with Davison Igbinosun snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. TJ Parker added a sack to the tally, further disrupting the Patriots' offensive flow. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Igbinosun's first interception set up another quick touchdown for the Bills, effectively sealing the fate for New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 387 | 6 | 1 | 138.1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 17 | 5 | 29% | 124 | 1 | 5 | 37.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 26 | 2.4 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 169 | 28.2 | 46 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 46 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 47 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 54 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 35 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

