Buffalo
Bills
8-4
28
FINAL
38
New England
Patriots
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB291448%2604290.5
Drake MayeQB161275%20520156.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
TreVeyon HendersonHB151348.9193300
James Cook IIIHB12907.5230150
Josh AllenQB22512.560220
Drake MayeQB3206.750130
Jawhar JordanHB000.0—000
Keon ColemanWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Keon ColemanWR49423.5290511
Khalil ShakirWR48922.3100460
Eli RaridonTE57114.2371280
TreVeyon HendersonHB35016.7430180
A.J. BrownWR24522.571410
James Cook IIIHB44010.042170
Charlie BeckerWR23919.590240
Dalton KincaidTE23718.5—2311
Joshua PalmerWR000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Bryce BaringerP0000
Andres BorregalesK11543
Tyler BassK0140