New England
Patriots
1-2
36
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the New England Patriots with a final score of 42-36. The win was crucial for Buffalo as they aimed to solidify their position in the competitive AFC East. This high-scoring affair showcased explosive plays from both teams, setting the stage for a memorable contest.
Josh Allen was the star of the show for the Bills, tossing an impressive five touchdown passes while leading the team to victory. Khalil Shakir emerged as his favorite target, racking up 136 receiving yards, including several key catches that kept Buffalo's offensive momentum going. Meanwhile, Drake Maye put up a valiant effort for the Patriots, throwing for 310 yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, with Ed Oliver recording two sacks to disrupt Maye's rhythm and Maxwell Hairston leading the team with five total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Allen connected with Shakir for a touchdown that extended their lead, ultimately sealing the game despite a late push from New England. The Bills' ability to make crucial stops and capitalize on their offensive opportunities proved decisive in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 14 | 310 | 5 | 2 | 108.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 12 | 281 | 5 | 1 | 126.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 80 | 5.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 116 | 58.0 | 1 | 95 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Canada | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

