Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots
— The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team's slide in the standings.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
21
Buffalo Bills
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| BUF | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Highmark Stadium (Old) · 70,772 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:01 21-27
Ezekiel Elliott 6 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 14-27
Josh Allen 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 9:44 14-20
Bailey Zappe 17 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 12:36 7-20
Rasul Douglas 40 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 2:16 7-13
Tyler Bass 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:37 7-10
Josh Allen 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 12:07 7-3
Tyler Bass 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:48 7-0
Jalen Reagor 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Chad Ryland Kick)
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BUF
11 plays, 35 yards, 5:02 · End of Game
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NE 5:02
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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BUF 6:41
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:20 · Punt
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NE 11:01
7 plays, 84 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 21-27
Ezekiel Elliott 6 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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BUF 14:10
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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NE 3:01
11 plays, 36 yards, 7:41 · Punt
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BUF 10:42
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 14-27
Josh Allen 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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NE
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:05 · End of Half
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BUF 1:05
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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NE 1:49
9 plays, 60 yards, 3:54 · Missed FG
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BUF 5:43
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:01 · Interception
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NE 9:44
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 14-20
Bailey Zappe 17 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NE 12:36
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:28 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:36 7-20
Rasul Douglas 40 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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BUF 0:04
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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NE 0:54
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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BUF 2:16
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:16 7-13
Tyler Bass 24 Yd Field Goal
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NE 5:51
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:46 · Fumble
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BUF 6:37
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 7-10
Josh Allen 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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NE 8:34
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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BUF 8:41
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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NE 10:20
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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BUF 12:07
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:07 7-3
Tyler Bass 35 Yd Field Goal
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NE 13:00
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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BUF 13:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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NE 14:48
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:48 7-0
Jalen Reagor 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Chad Ryland Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
NE
BUF
16
1st Downs
19
8
Passing 1st downs
8
7
Rushing 1st downs
10
1
1st downs from penalties
1
4-10
3rd down efficiency
7-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
53
Total Plays
68
294
Total Yards
281
5.5
Yards per Play
4.1
13
Total Drives
12
191
Passing
154
16/26
Comp/Att
15/30
6.6
Yards per pass
5.0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
3-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-15
103
Rushing
127
24
Rushing Attempts
37
4.3
Yards per rush
3.4
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
2-20
Penalties
4-32
4
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
27:08
Possession
32:52
Injuries
Buffalo Bills
- Keon Coleman Questionable
- Sam Franklin Jr. Questionable
- DJ Moore Questionable
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Alec Anderson Questionable
New England Patriots
- Mack Hollins Injured Reserve
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Hunter Henry Questionable
- A.J. Brown Out
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
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