Buffalo
Bills
5-6
31
FINAL
34
New England
Patriots
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 34-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested contest. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Patriots who managed to come out on top in the end.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen had a standout performance, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, proving why he’s considered one of the league’s elite signal-callers. The Bills’ DJ Moore also made a significant impact, racking up 108 receiving yards. On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots with a solid 118 rushing yards, providing the balance needed for New England’s offense.
Defensively, Robert Spillane was a key player for the Patriots, recording eight total tackles and helping to stifle the Bills' late-game drives. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when New England's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory. The Patriots' ability to execute under pressure ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 219 | 3 | 0 | 109.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 192 | 2 | 0 | 118.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 118 | 7.4 | 54 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 45 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 51 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 24 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |

