Pats beat Bills 24-12, earn 10th straight AFC East title
The New England Patriots earned their 10th straight AFC East title with Sony Michel running for 116 yards and a touchdown in a 24-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills 24-12 on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
12
New England Patriots
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| NE | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Gillette Stadium · 65,878 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | W 23-6 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 36-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 37-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 26-29 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:08 12-24
Zay Jones 31 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 7:44 6-24
Stephen Gostkowski 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:05 6-21
Julian Edelman 32 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 6-14
Stephen Hauschka 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:29 3-14
Stephen Hauschka 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:59 0-14
James White 27 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 7:32 0-7
Sony Michel 4 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NE
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:08 · End of Game
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BUF 1:08
9 plays, 80 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:08 12-24
Zay Jones 31 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NE 2:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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BUF 4:01
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:06 · Interception
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NE 5:07
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Downs
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BUF 6:39
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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NE 7:44
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 6-24
Stephen Gostkowski 24 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 10:55
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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NE 12:00
11 plays, 54 yards, 5:48 · Punt
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BUF 2:48
4 plays, 68 yards, 2:17 · Fumble
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NE 5:05
10 plays, 88 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 6-21
Julian Edelman 32 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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BUF 10:06
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 6-14
Stephen Hauschka 41 Yd Field Goal
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NE 11:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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BUF 13:29
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:29 3-14
Stephen Hauschka 35 Yd Field Goal
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NE 14:48
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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BUF
1 play, 5 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
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NE 0:39
4 plays, 33 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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BUF 2:23
10 plays, 46 yards, 5:21 · Downs
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NE 7:44
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:57 · Interception
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BUF 9:41
1 play, 0 yards, 0:18 · Interception
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NE 9:59
5 plays, 56 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 0-14
James White 27 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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BUF 12:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NE 13:47
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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BUF 0:08
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:39 · Missed FG
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NE 1:47
9 plays, 36 yards, 3:52 · Fumble
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BUF 5:39
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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NE 7:32
6 plays, 55 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:32 0-7
Sony Michel 4 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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BUF 10:54
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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NE 12:29
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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BUF 13:24
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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Team Stats
BUF
NE
14
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
4
3
Rushing 1st downs
15
1
1st downs from penalties
1
2-12
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
59
Total Plays
73
289
Total Yards
390
4.9
Yards per Play
5.3
15
Total Drives
15
217
Passing
117
20/41
Comp/Att
13/25
5.3
Yards per pass
4.5
2
Interceptions thrown
2
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
72
Rushing
273
18
Rushing Attempts
47
4.0
Yards per rush
5.8
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
3-29
Penalties
5-49
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:22
Possession
35:38
Highlights
Injuries
New England Patriots
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Charles Woods Questionable
- Kevin Byard Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
Buffalo Bills
- Spencer Brown Doubtful
- Christian Benford Questionable
- Tyrell Shavers Out
- Sam Franklin Jr. Questionable
- Joshua Palmer Injured Reserve
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