New England
Patriots
1-2
20
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the New England Patriots 38-20 in a decisive Week 4 matchup that further solidifies their position in the AFC. With this victory, the Bills continue to build momentum in the 2026 season, demonstrating their offensive capabilities against a division rival.
Quarterback Josh Allen showcased his skills, throwing for 222 yards and a touchdown, while James Cook III led the ground attack with 84 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 85 yards and consistently moving the chains to keep drives alive. The offensive synergy was evident, as Buffalo capitalized on their opportunities to create a comfortable lead.
Defensively, the Bills made their presence felt, with Bradley Chubb recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted New England's offensive flow. The turning point came in the second half when Buffalo's defense stifled the Patriots' drive, allowing the Bills to maintain their lead and control the pace of the game. Darius Muasau of New England may have led in tackles, but it was Buffalo's defensive pressure that ultimately set the tone for this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 222 | 1 | 2 | 76.1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 205 | 1 | 0 | 83.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 31 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 22 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 45 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Taylor III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 54 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

