New England
Patriots
3-0
27
FINAL
6
Buffalo
Bills
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 27 to 6. This victory not only boosts the Patriots' confidence but also sets them on a promising path as they aim to solidify their position in the playoff race for the 2026 season.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 156 yards and two touchdown passes, effectively leading the offense throughout the game. Kyle Williams contributed significantly with 52 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving, while TreVeyon Henderson added to the mix with a modest but crucial 24 rushing yards.
Buffalo's defense struggled to contain the Patriots' offense, with Carlton Davis III making a notable impact by intercepting a pass. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Maye connected with his receivers for a quick touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Bills. Despite a strong effort from Greg Rousseau, who recorded a sack, Buffalo could not muster enough defensive pressure to change the game’s momentum.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 12 | 156 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 5 | 90 | 1 | 3 | 24.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Schooler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

