New England
Patriots
1-2
17
FINAL
78
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Buffalo Bills crushed the New England Patriots 78-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for early-season supremacy, Buffalo made a statement, showcasing their dominance on the field and solidifying their position as a force in the league.
Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for an astounding 578 yards and an incredible ten touchdown passes, distributing the ball effectively to his receivers. DJ Moore emerged as a key target, racking up 270 receiving yards, while Derrick Henry added a solid ground game with 112 rushing yards. This offensive explosion left the Patriots reeling and unable to keep pace.
Defensively, the Bills also made their mark with Jordan Hancock securing two interceptions, effectively halting any momentum the Patriots attempted to build. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when Hancock’s second interception led to another quick touchdown, pushing the lead to a staggering 38-3 and leaving New England scrambling for answers. Buffalo's relentless pressure on both sides of the ball ultimately sealed the fate of the Patriots in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 578 | 10 | 2 | 128.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 172 | 1 | 3 | 44.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 112 | 7.0 | 28 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 11 | 270 | 24.5 | 101 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 12 | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 19 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 21 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

