Buffalo
Bills
8-4
28
FINAL
38
New England
Patriots
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round clash, the New England Patriots triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-28, securing a spot in the next round of the playoffs. This matchup was critical for both teams, as the Bills sought to advance deep into the postseason while the Patriots aimed to continue their playoff resurgence.
Josh Allen delivered a standout performance for Buffalo, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, it was TreVeyon Henderson's explosive 134 rushing yards that proved pivotal for New England, complementing their aerial attack and keeping the Bills' defense on their heels. Keon Coleman added a solid 94 receiving yards for the Bills, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Patriots’ balanced offensive approach.
Defensively, New England's Carlton Davis III made his presence felt with five total tackles, but it was Cam Taylor-Britt's timely interception that shifted the momentum in the game's second half. The Patriots managed to contain the Bills' scoring opportunities, particularly during a crucial stretch in the fourth quarter, allowing them to hold off Buffalo's late-game surge. With Greg Rousseau racking up three sacks for the Bills, his efforts were overshadowed by New England's ability to capitalize on key defensive plays, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 260 | 4 | 2 | 90.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 205 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 134 | 8.9 | 19 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jawhar Jordan | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 29 | 0 | 51 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 10 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 37 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 43 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 7 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

