Allen's 3 TDs, McKenzie's big day push Bills past Patriots
— With their season on the brink and several key players unavailable, the Buffalo Bills trudged into Sunday's pivotal matchup against the New England Patriots needing somebody to step up.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
33
New England Patriots
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 7 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 33 |
| NE | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:30 33-21
Dawson Knox 2 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 7:37 26-21
Damien Harris 8 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 11:42 26-14
Devin Singletary 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:41 20-14
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 9:02 20-7
Tyler Bass 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:45 17-7
Stefon Diggs 12 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 9:01 10-7
Tyler Bass 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:28 7-7
Damien Harris 16 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 6:37 7-0
Isaiah McKenzie 3 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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BUF
2 plays, -1 yard, 1:03 · End of Game
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NE 1:03
9 plays, 34 yards, 1:27 · Interception
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BUF 2:30
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:30 33-21
Dawson Knox 2 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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NE 7:37
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:37 26-21
Damien Harris 8 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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BUF 11:42
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:42 26-14
Devin Singletary 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NE 1:41
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:41 20-14
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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BUF 9:02
14 plays, 64 yards, 5:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:02 20-7
Tyler Bass 34 Yd Field Goal
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BUF
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · End of Half
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NE 1:00
5 plays, 7 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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BUF 1:45
7 plays, 42 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:45 17-7
Stefon Diggs 12 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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NE 3:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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BUF 4:44
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:13 · Downs
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NE 7:57
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:04 · Interception
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BUF 9:01
10 plays, 68 yards, 5:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:01 10-7
Tyler Bass 25 Yd Field Goal
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NE 14:28
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:28 7-7
Damien Harris 16 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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BUF 6:37
13 plays, 61 yards, 6:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 7-0
Isaiah McKenzie 3 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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NE 13:34
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:26 · Punt
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
BUF
NE
28
1st Downs
20
20
Passing 1st downs
7
8
Rushing 1st downs
11
0
1st downs from penalties
2
6-12
3rd down efficiency
1-10
3-4
4th down efficiency
5-6
75
Total Plays
60
428
Total Yards
288
5.7
Yards per Play
4.8
9
Total Drives
8
314
Passing
139
30/47
Comp/Att
14/32
6.7
Yards per pass
4.2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
114
Rushing
149
28
Rushing Attempts
27
4.1
Yards per rush
5.5
4-7
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
5-45
Penalties
3-30
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:09
Possession
24:51
Injuries
New England Patriots
- Rhamondre Stevenson Doubtful
- Charles Woods Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
- Ben Brown Doubtful
Buffalo Bills
- Joshua Palmer Injured Reserve
- Greg Gaines Questionable
- Alec Anderson Questionable
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Tyrell Shavers Out
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