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Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

Week 16Final

Buffalo Bills 38, New England Patriots 9, Final

Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots

Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since '99 with 38-9 win

At Gillette Stadium

Score by quarter
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NE36009

The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 38-9 in Week 16 on December 28, 2020 at Gillette Stadium. Josh Allen threw for 320 yards for the Buffalo Bills; Jarrett Stidham threw for 44 for the New England Patriots.

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Drive chart

Showing: Buffalo Bills, Q4 5:44 · End of game

BUFNE(5:44) Z.Moss right guard to BUF 22 for 5 yards (C.Winovich). BUF-B.Winters was injured during the play.(5:02) Z.Moss right guard to BUF 26 for 4 yards (B.Cowart, N.Thurman). NE-A.Jennings was injured during the play.(4:10) Z.Moss left guard to BUF 28 for 2 yards (M.Bryant).(3:28) I.McKenzie left end to BUF 31 for 3 yards (J.Jackson, A.Phillips).(2:43) Z.Moss up the middle to BUF 43 for 12 yards (A.Phillips, M.Bryant).(2:00) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 42 for -1 yards.(1:18) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 41 for -1 yards.(:39) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 40 for -1 yards. 1st time Patriots swept by a divisional opponent since 2000 (MIA & NYJ), 19-year streak was an NFL record.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:01 · Started Q1 14:53 at BUF 35Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:53Took overT.Bass kicks 57 yards from BUF 35 to NE 8. D.Moncrief to NE 35 for 27 yards (J.Poyer, T.Johnson).
  2. New England Patriots: Field goal5 plays · 34 yds · 1:50 · Started Q1 14:26 at NE 39Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q1 14:52Took over(14:53) S.Michel right guard to NE 38 for 3 yards (M.Addison).
    2. Q1 14:262nd & 7 at NE 38(14:29) (No Huddle) S.Michel left end to BUF 33 for 29 yards (J.Poyer).29 yds+2.16 EPA
    3. Q1 14:021st & 10 at BUF 33(14:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel up the middle to BUF 36 for -3 yards (E.Oliver).-3 yds−2.70 EPA
    4. Q1 13:362nd & 13 at NE 35(13:36) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to D.Byrd. pitch to 26-Michel who ran right then lateraled back to 1-Newton+1.08 EPA
    5. Q1 13:273rd & 13 at BUF 36(13:27) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Meyers to BUF 27 for 9 yards (M.Milano).9 yds+1.23 EPA
    6. Q1 12:444th & 4 at BUF 27Nick Folk 45 Yd Field Goal BUF 0, NE 3−0.35 EPA
  3. Buffalo Bills: Field goal10 plays · 49 yds · 5:53 · Started Q1 12:36 at BUF 47Score after the drive: 3–3
    1. Q1 12:36Took overJ.Bailey kicks 67 yards from NE 35 to BUF -2. A.Roberts to BUF 47 for 49 yards (J.Bethel).
    2. Q1 12:361st & 10 at BUF 47(12:36) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left guard to 50 for 3 yards (T.Bower).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q1 12:022nd & 7 at 50(12:02) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to G.Davis to NE 44 for 6 yards (J.McCourty).6 yds+0.53 EPA
    4. Q1 11:273rd & 1 at NE 44(11:27) I.McKenzie left end ran ob at NE 42 for 2 yards (J.Uche).2 yds+0.26 EPA
    5. Q1 10:581st & 10 at NE 42(10:58) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right to G.Davis to NE 25 for 17 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), and recovers at NE 25.17 yds+1.30 EPA
    6. Q1 10:141st & 10 at NE 25(10:14) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left guard to NE 21 for 4 yards (T.Hall, D.McCourty).4 yds−0.04 EPA
    7. Q1 9:362nd & 6 at NE 21(9:36) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Singletary to NE 11 for 10 yards (J.Simon).10 yds+0.67 EPA
    8. Q1 8:511st & 10 at NE 11(8:51) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short middle to D.Singletary pushed ob at NE 5 for 6 yards (J.Jackson). shovel pass6 yds+0.41 EPA
    9. Q1 8:162nd & 4 at NE 5(8:16) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short middle to A.Roberts to NE 3 for 2 yards (D.McCourty, J.McCourty). shovel pass2 yds−0.20 EPA
    10. Q1 7:323rd & 2 at NE 3(7:32) D.Singletary left end to NE 4 for -1 yards (D.McCourty, J.Jones).-1 yd−0.40 EPA
    11. Q1 6:434th & 3 at NE 4(6:46) T.Bass 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 3, NE 3−1.74 EPA
  4. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · -10 yds · 1:25 · Started Q1 6:43 at NE 25Score after the drive: 3–3
    1. Q1 6:43Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 6:431st & 10 at NE 25(6:43) (Shotgun) S.Michel right guard to NE 28 for 3 yards (A.Epenesa).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q1 6:092nd & 7 at NE 28(6:09) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to D.Asiasi.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 5:543rd & 7 at NE 28(6:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at NE 15 for -13 yards (Q.Jefferson).-13 yds−1.74 EPA
  5. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs9 plays · 49 yds · 4:55 · Started Q1 5:18 at BUF 30Score after the drive: 3–3
    1. Q1 5:18Took over(5:30) J.Bailey punts 62 yards to BUF 23, Center-J.Cardona. A.Roberts to BUF 30 for 7 yards (T.Brooks, Co.Davis).
    2. Q1 5:181st & 10 at BUF 30(5:18) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to Z.Moss to BUF 30 for no gain (J.Jones).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q1 4:402nd & 10 at BUF 30(4:40) Z.Moss right tackle to BUF 35 for 5 yards (T.Hall).5 yds+0.04 EPA
    4. Q1 4:013rd & 5 at BUF 35(4:01) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to S.Diggs.−0.10 EPA
    5. Q1 3:534th & 5 at BUF 35(3:55) (Punt formation) Direct snap to J.Johnson. J.Johnson pass short right to S.Neal to BUF 48 for 13 yards (J.Jones).13 yds+1.63 EPA
    6. Q1 3:051st & 10 at BUF 48(3:05) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to 50 for 2 yards (J.Jackson).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    7. Q1 2:232nd & 8 at 50(2:23) Z.Moss left tackle to NE 47 for 3 yards (D.Wise, A.Spence).3 yds−0.24 EPA
    8. Q1 1:383rd & 5 at NE 47(1:38) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to C.Beasley to NE 43 for 4 yards (J.Jones).4 yds+0.67 EPA
    9. Q1 0:514th & 1 at NE 43(:51) J.Allen right end pushed ob at NE 21 for 22 yards (J.McCourty). Penalty on NE-A.Butler, Defensive Offside, declined.22 yds+1.96 EPA
    10. Q1 0:301st & 10 at NE 21(:30) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to T.Jones.+1.28 EPA
  6. New England Patriots: Interception0 plays · 0 yds · 0:23 · Started Q1 0:23 at BUF 10Score after the drive: 3–3
    1. Q1 0:23Took over(:23) (Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to NE 10 for 11 yards (T.Hall, D.McCourty).
  7. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown2 plays · -10 yds · 0:15 · Started Q2 15:00 at NE 5Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q1 0:00Took over(:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left intended for S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson at NE -2. Touchback. PENALTY on NE-A.Butler, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NE 10 - No Play.
    2. Q2 15:001st & Goal at NE 5(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to D.Knox.−0.52 EPA
    3. Q2 14:502nd & Goal at NE 5Zack Moss 5 Yard Rush T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 10, NE 3+1.72 EPA
  8. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs7 plays · 50 yds · 2:54 · Started Q2 14:45 at NE 10Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q2 14:45Took overT.Bass kicks 64 yards from BUF 35 to NE 1. D.Moncrief to NE 10 for 9 yards (S.Neal).
    2. Q2 14:451st & 10 at NE 10(14:45) S.Michel up the middle to NE 12 for 2 yards (M.Milano).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    3. Q2 14:152nd & 8 at NE 12(14:15) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to D.Byrd. PENALTY on BUF-T.White, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at NE 12 - No Play.5 yds+0.72 EPA
    4. Q2 14:111st & 10 at NE 17(14:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.White left end pushed ob at NE 25 for 8 yards (Tr.Edmunds).8 yds+0.69 EPA
    5. Q2 13:472nd & 2 at NE 25(13:47) (No Huddle) S.Michel up the middle to NE 31 for 6 yards (M.Milano, Tr.Edmunds).6 yds+0.03 EPA
    6. Q2 13:141st & 10 at NE 31(13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to D.Byrd pushed ob at NE 38 for 7 yards (M.Hyde).7 yds+0.54 EPA
    7. Q2 12:562nd & 3 at NE 38(12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton right tackle to NE 39 for 1 yard (J.Hughes).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    8. Q2 12:343rd & 2 at NE 39(12:34) (No Huddle) S.Michel left end to BUF 40 for 21 yards (J.Poyer).21 yds+3.11 EPA
  9. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:24 · Started Q2 11:51 at NE 12Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q2 11:51Took over(11:51) (No Huddle) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 12 for 28 yards (M.Milano).
  10. New England Patriots: Touchdown1 play · -6 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 10:39 at BUF 9Score after the drive: 10–9
    1. Q2 11:27Took over(11:27) (No Huddle) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 9 for 3 yards (Q.Jefferson).
    2. Q2 10:392nd & 7 at BUF 9Cam Newton 9 Yd Run (Nick Folk PAT failed)BUF 10, NE 9+1.29 EPA
  11. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown10 plays · 60 yds · 5:12 · Started Q2 10:39 at BUF 25Score after the drive: 17–9
    1. Q2 10:39Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 10:391st & 10 at BUF 25(10:39) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep middle to D.Knox to BUF 49 for 24 yards (D.McCourty).24 yds+1.31 EPA
    3. Q2 9:581st & 10 at BUF 49(9:58) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short right to C.Beasley.−0.54 EPA
    4. Q2 9:522nd & 10 at BUF 49(9:52) (Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to NE 49 for 2 yards (J.Simon, N.Thurman).2 yds−0.43 EPA
    5. Q2 9:153rd & 8 at NE 49(9:15) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to C.Beasley to NE 43 for 6 yards (J.Jones).6 yds+0.83 EPA
    6. Q2 8:324th & 2 at NE 43(8:32) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox to NE 31 for 12 yards (D.McCourty).12 yds+1.58 EPA
    7. Q2 7:521st & 10 at NE 31(7:52) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to S.Diggs.−0.54 EPA
    8. Q2 7:462nd & 10 at NE 31(7:46) D.Singletary left tackle to NE 28 for 3 yards (T.Hall).3 yds−0.26 EPA
    9. Q2 7:013rd & 7 at NE 28(7:01) (Shotgun) J.Allen scrambles right tackle to NE 17 for 11 yards (J.Jackson).11 yds+1.56 EPA
    10. Q2 6:141st & 10 at NE 17(6:14) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to I.McKenzie pushed ob at NE 4 for 13 yards (J.Jackson).13 yds+1.29 EPA
    11. Q2 5:321st & Goal at NE 4Lee Smith Pass From Josh Allen for 4 Yrds T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 17, NE 9+1.02 EPA
  12. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 3 yds · 0:30 · Started Q2 5:27 at NE 21Score after the drive: 17–9
    1. Q2 5:27Took overT.Bass kicks 67 yards from BUF 35 to NE -2. D.Moncrief to NE 21 for 23 yards (A.Smith).
    2. Q2 5:271st & 10 at NE 21(5:27) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to NE 24 for 3 yards (J.Poyer).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 5:012nd & 7 at NE 24(5:01) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to N.Harry.−0.86 EPA
  13. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown4 plays · 61 yds · 0:53 · Started Q2 4:42 at BUF 24Score after the drive: 24–9
    1. Q2 4:57Took over(4:57) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to D.Asiasi.
    2. Q2 4:424th & 7 at BUF 24(4:54) J.Bailey punts 49 yards to BUF 27, Center-J.Cardona. A.Roberts to BUF 33 for 6 yards (Co.Davis).6 yds+2.47 EPA
    3. Q2 4:421st & 10 at 50(4:42) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short middle. thrown away. Official indicated 20-Moss was in the vicinity−1.47 EPA
    4. Q2 4:372nd & 10 at BUF 33(4:38) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to 50 for 17 yards (J.Jones, J.Uche). NE-J.Uche was injured during the play.17 yds+1.47 EPA
    5. Q2 3:551st & 10 at 50Stefon Diggs Pass From Josh Allen for 50 Yrds T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 24, NE 9+4.46 EPA
  14. New England Patriots: Punt9 plays · 28 yds · 3:44 · Started Q2 3:49 at NE 11Score after the drive: 24–9
    1. Q2 3:49Took overT.Bass kicks 59 yards from BUF 35 to NE 6. D.Moncrief to NE 25 for 19 yards (T.Dodson, T.Matakevich). PENALTY on NE-M.Slater, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NE 21.
    2. Q2 3:491st & 10 at NE 11(3:49) S.Michel right tackle to NE 13 for 2 yards (Tr.Edmunds).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    3. Q2 3:212nd & 8 at NE 13(3:21) (No Huddle) C.Newton scrambles right end pushed ob at NE 20 for 7 yards (J.Poyer). BUF-J.Poyer was injured during the play.7 yds+0.69 EPA
    4. Q2 2:593rd & 1 at NE 20(2:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.White up the middle to NE 23 for 3 yards (M.Addison).3 yds+0.29 EPA
    5. Q2 2:341st & 10 at NE 23(2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to NE 30 for 7 yards (Tr.Edmunds).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    6. Q2 2:002nd & 3 at NE 30(2:00) J.White left end to NE 31 for 1 yard (H.Phillips).1 yd−0.60 EPA
    7. Q2 1:303rd & 2 at NE 31(1:30) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short left to J.White pushed ob at NE 38 for 7 yards (M.Milano).7 yds+0.79 EPA
    8. Q2 1:231st & 10 at NE 38(1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at NE 31 for -7 yards (D.Marlowe).-7 yds−1.48 EPA
    9. Q2 0:472nd & 17 at NE 31(:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Meyers to NE 39 for 8 yards (T.Johnson, Tr.Edmunds).8 yds−0.02 EPA
    10. Q2 0:183rd & 9 at NE 39(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to N.Harry.−0.33 EPA
  15. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown9 plays · 70 yds · 3:32 · Started Q2 0:00 at BUF 15Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q2 0:05Took over(:12) J.Bailey punts 46 yards to BUF 15, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
    2. Q2 0:001st & 10 at BUF 15(:05) J.Allen kneels to BUF 14 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.13 EPA
    3. Q3 15:00J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    4. Q3 15:001st & 10 at BUF 25(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Knox ran ob at BUF 40 for 15 yards. New England challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)15 yds+0.88 EPA
    5. Q3 14:481st & 10 at BUF 40(14:48) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to NE 49 for 11 yards (A.Jennings).11 yds+0.53 EPA
    6. Q3 14:091st & 10 at NE 49(14:09) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right. thrown away from outside the pocket−0.54 EPA
    7. Q3 14:002nd & 10 at NE 49(14:00) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to C.Beasley pushed ob at NE 42 for 7 yards (J.Jones).7 yds+0.36 EPA
    8. Q3 13:303rd & 3 at NE 42(13:30) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left tackle to NE 38 for 4 yards (A.Butler).4 yds+0.87 EPA
    9. Q3 12:471st & 10 at NE 38(12:47) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to G.Davis to NE 28 for 10 yards (A.Phillips).10 yds+0.84 EPA
    10. Q3 12:081st & 10 at NE 28(12:08) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs pushed ob at NE 18 for 10 yards (A.Phillips).10 yds+0.52 EPA
    11. Q3 11:281st & 10 at NE 18Stefon Diggs Pass From Josh Allen for 18 Yrds T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 31, NE 9+2.35 EPA
  16. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 11:28 at NE 25Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 11:28Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  17. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:24 · Started Q3 11:28 at BUF 33Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 11:28Took over(11:28) S.Michel left guard to NE 33 for 8 yards (J.Hughes, A.Klein).
  18. New England Patriots: Punt1 play · 2 yds · 0:52 · Started Q3 10:21 at NE 31Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 11:04Took over(11:04) (No Huddle) S.Michel right tackle to NE 31 for -2 yards (J.Zimmer, A.Klein).
    2. Q3 10:213rd & 4 at NE 31(10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.White left end to NE 33 for 2 yards (M.Milano).2 yds−2.14 EPA
  19. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs4 plays · 66 yds · 1:08 · Started Q3 9:29 at BUF 29Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 9:29Took over(9:39) J.Bailey punts 50 yards to BUF 17, Center-J.Cardona. A.Roberts pushed ob at BUF 29 for 12 yards (Co.Davis).
    2. Q3 9:291st & 10 at BUF 29(9:29) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to G.Davis.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q3 9:212nd & 10 at BUF 29(9:21) (Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to BUF 33 for 4 yards (D.Wise).4 yds−0.14 EPA
    4. Q3 8:403rd & 6 at BUF 33(8:40) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to G.Davis.−0.08 EPA
    5. Q3 8:204th & 6 at BUF 33(8:33) C.Bojorquez punts 44 yards to NE 23, Center-R.Ferguson. G.Olszewski MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BUF-T.Jones at NE 5. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was REVERSED. C.Bojorquez punts 62 yards to NE 5, Center-R.Ferguson, downed by BUF-T.Jones.−0.54 EPA
  20. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 15 yds · 0:07 · Started Q3 7:55 at NE 7Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 8:21Took over(8:21) NE 4-Stidham now at QB. J.Taylor up the middle to NE 7 for 2 yards (T.White).
    2. Q3 7:552nd & 8 at NE 7(7:55) (Shotgun) J.Stidham pass incomplete short middle to D.Byrd.−0.66 EPA
    3. Q3 7:523rd & 8 at NE 7(7:52) (Shotgun) J.Stidham pass incomplete short right to N.Harry (T.White) [A.Epenesa]. PENALTY on BUF-A.Epenesa, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NE 7 - No Play.15 yds+1.93 EPA
  21. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:33 · Started Q3 7:48 at BUF 25Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 7:48Took over(7:48) J.Taylor right guard to NE 25 for 3 yards (M.Addison).
  22. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:26 · Started Q3 7:15 at NE 47Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 7:15Took over(7:15) (No Huddle) J.Stidham pass short middle to J.Meyers to NE 47 for 22 yards (T.White).
  23. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q3 6:49 at BUF 47Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 6:49Took over(6:49) (No Huddle) J.Stidham pass incomplete short middle to J.Meyers (L.Wallace).
  24. New England Patriots: Punt1 play · 6 yds · 0:59 · Started Q3 6:40 at NE 47Score after the drive: 31–9
    1. Q3 6:45Took over(6:45) (Shotgun) J.Stidham pass incomplete deep right to N.Harry.
    2. Q3 6:403rd & 10 at NE 47(6:40) (Shotgun) J.Stidham pass short left to J.White to BUF 47 for 6 yards (M.Milano).6 yds−1.55 EPA
  25. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown12 plays · 80 yds · 7:25 · Started Q3 5:41 at BUF 5Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q3 5:41Took over(5:53) J.Bailey punts 42 yards to BUF 5, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-J.Bethel.
    2. Q3 5:411st & 10 at BUF 5(5:41) (Shotgun) Z.Moss left guard to BUF 6 for 1 yard (C.Winovich, A.Butler).1 yd−0.49 EPA
    3. Q3 5:042nd & 9 at BUF 6(5:04) PENALTY on NE-C.Winovich, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 6 - No Play.5 yds+0.48 EPA
    4. Q3 4:432nd & 4 at BUF 11(4:43) (Shotgun) J.Allen left end to BUF 14 for 3 yards (K.Dugger).3 yds+0.08 EPA
    5. Q3 4:013rd & 1 at BUF 14(4:01) Z.Moss up the middle to BUF 17 for 3 yards (D.Wise, K.Dugger).3 yds+0.33 EPA
    6. Q3 3:181st & 10 at BUF 17(3:18) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to I.McKenzie to BUF 20 for 3 yards (A.Jennings, K.Dugger).3 yds−0.16 EPA
    7. Q3 2:272nd & 7 at BUF 20(2:27) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to BUF 29 for 9 yards (D.Wise).9 yds+0.77 EPA
    8. Q3 1:431st & 10 at BUF 29(1:43) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to I.McKenzie ran ob at BUF 38 for 9 yards.9 yds+1.09 EPA
    9. Q3 1:082nd & 1 at BUF 38(1:08) (Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to BUF 40 for 2 yards (C.Winovich, J.Simon).2 yds−0.39 EPA
    10. Q3 0:231st & 10 at BUF 40(:23) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to Z.Moss ran ob at BUF 44 for 4 yards [A.Jennings]. PENALTY on NE-J.McCourty, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 40 - No Play.5 yds+0.24 EPA
    11. Q4 15:001st & 10 at BUF 45(15:00) J.Allen pass deep middle to S.Diggs to NE 35 for 20 yards (T.Brooks).20 yds+1.26 EPA
    12. Q4 14:121st & 10 at NE 35(14:12) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to L.Smith to NE 8 for 27 yards (T.Brooks).27 yds+1.75 EPA
    13. Q4 13:161st & Goal at NE 8Stefon Diggs Pass From Josh Allen for 8 Yrds T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.BUF 38, NE 9+1.69 EPA
  26. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · 6 yds · 0:18 · Started Q4 13:15 at NE 25Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 13:16Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 13:151st & 10 at NE 25(13:16) J.Stidham pass short right to J.Meyers pushed ob at NE 31 for 6 yards (T.Johnson).6 yds−1.53 EPA
  27. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q4 12:57 at BUF 31Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 12:57Took over(12:57) (No Huddle) J.Stidham pass incomplete short left.
  28. New England Patriots: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:55 · Started Q4 12:51 at NE 29Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 12:51Took over(12:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stidham sacked at NE 29 for -2 yards (M.Milano).
  29. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs3 plays · 12 yds · 1:29 · Started Q4 11:56 at BUF 7Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 11:56Took over(12:08) J.Bailey punts 57 yards to BUF 14, Center-J.Cardona. A.Roberts pushed ob at BUF 21 for 7 yards (K.Dugger). PENALTY on BUF-T.Jones, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at BUF 14.
    2. Q4 11:561st & 10 at BUF 7(11:56) BUF 5-Barkley now at QB. D.Singletary left end to BUF 9 for 2 yards (A.Phillips).2 yds−0.42 EPA
    3. Q4 11:192nd & 8 at BUF 9(11:19) (Shotgun) M.Barkley pass short right to A.Roberts to BUF 19 for 10 yards (J.Williams).10 yds+0.96 EPA
    4. Q4 10:351st & 10 at BUF 19(10:35) M.Barkley pass incomplete deep left to C.Beasley.+0.12 EPA
  30. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:40 · Started Q4 10:27 at NE 30Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 10:27Took over(10:28) D.Singletary right end pushed ob at BUF 30 for 11 yards (N.Thurman, A.Phillips).
  31. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · 6 yds · 0:35 · Started Q4 9:07 at BUF 31Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 9:47Took over(9:47) (Shotgun) M.Barkley pass short left to I.McKenzie to BUF 31 for 1 yard (A.Phillips).
    2. Q4 9:072nd & 9 at BUF 31(9:07) D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 37 for 6 yards (K.Dugger).6 yds−2.62 EPA
  32. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · -24 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 7:32 at NE 39Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 8:32Took over(8:32) D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 39 for 2 yards (A.Spence).
    2. Q4 7:324th & 1 at NE 39(7:44) C.Bojorquez punts 51 yards to NE 10, Center-R.Ferguson. G.Olszewski to NE 15 for 5 yards (Da.Johnson).5 yds−1.96 EPA
  33. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q4 7:06 at BUF 17Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 7:32Took over(7:32) J.Taylor right tackle to NE 17 for 2 yards (A.Epenesa, J.Zimmer).
    2. Q4 7:062nd & 8 at BUF 17(7:06) (No Huddle) J.Stidham pass incomplete short right [J.Zimmer].+0.34 EPA
  34. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:29 · Started Q4 7:00 at NE 27Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 7:00Took over(7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stidham pass short left to J.White to NE 27 for 10 yards (L.Wallace).
  35. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q4 6:10 at BUF 27Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 6:31Took over(6:31) (No Huddle) J.Taylor left guard to NE 27 for no gain (A.Klein, E.Oliver).
    2. Q4 6:102nd & 10 at BUF 26(6:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stidham pass incomplete short left.+0.07 EPA
  36. New England Patriots: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:20 · Started Q4 6:04 at NE 27Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 6:04Took over(6:04) (Shotgun) J.Stidham pass incomplete deep middle to J.Meyers [S.Neal].
  37. Buffalo Bills: End of game8 plays · 23 yds · 5:05 · Started Q4 5:44 at BUF 17Score after the drive: 38–9
    1. Q4 5:44Took over(5:57) J.Bailey punts 56 yards to BUF 17, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-J.Bethel.
    2. Q4 5:441st & 10 at BUF 17(5:44) Z.Moss right guard to BUF 22 for 5 yards (C.Winovich). BUF-B.Winters was injured during the play.5 yds+0.12 EPA
    3. Q4 5:022nd & 5 at BUF 22(5:02) Z.Moss right guard to BUF 26 for 4 yards (B.Cowart, N.Thurman). NE-A.Jennings was injured during the play.4 yds+0.20 EPA
    4. Q4 4:103rd & 1 at BUF 26(4:10) Z.Moss left guard to BUF 28 for 2 yards (M.Bryant).2 yds+0.25 EPA
    5. Q4 3:281st & 10 at BUF 28(3:28) I.McKenzie left end to BUF 31 for 3 yards (J.Jackson, A.Phillips).3 yds−0.18 EPA
    6. Q4 2:432nd & 7 at BUF 31(2:43) Z.Moss up the middle to BUF 43 for 12 yards (A.Phillips, M.Bryant).12 yds+1.07 EPA
    7. Q4 2:001st & 10 at BUF 43(2:00) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 42 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.93 EPA
    8. Q4 1:182nd & 11 at BUF 42(1:18) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 41 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.01 EPA
    9. Q4 0:393rd & 12 at BUF 41(:39) M.Barkley kneels to BUF 40 for -1 yards. 1st time Patriots swept by a divisional opponent since 2000 (MIA & NYJ), 19-year streak was an NFL record.-1 yd−0.27 EPA

Box score

Buffalo Bills: Passing
Josh AllenQuestionableQB27/36320400138.7
Matt BarkleyQB2/31100072.9
Jaquan JohnsonS1/113000118.8
New England Patriots: Passing
Jarrett StidhamQB4/114400149.1
Cam NewtonQB5/103400257.9
Buffalo Bills: Rushing
Josh AllenQuestionableQB4358.8022
Matt BarkleyQB3-3-1.00-1
Zack MossRB12574.8112
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB10363.6011
Isaiah McKenzieWR252.503
New England Patriots: Rushing
Cam NewtonQB4246.019
Sony MichelRB10696.9029
James WhiteUNK4143.508
J.J. TaylorRB6386.3028
Buffalo Bills: Receiving
Zack MossRB11000
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB2216010
Stefon DiggsWR911145350
Isaiah McKenzieWR4426013
Dawson KnoxTE3451024
Gabe DavisWR3533017
Cole BeasleyWR351707
Siran NealS1113013
Andre RobertsWR2212010
Lee SmithTE2231127
Taiwan JonesRB01000
New England Patriots: Receiving
James WhiteUNK3323010
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR4645022
Damiere ByrdWR13707
N'Keal HarryTE14303
Devin AsiasiTE02000
Buffalo Bills: Defense
Matt MilanoLB881100
Tremaine EdmundsLB530000
Jordan PoyerS550000
Taron JohnsonCB320000
Mario AddisonDE330000
A.J. KleinLB310000
Siran NealS110000
Ed OliverQuestionableDT210100
AJ EpenesaInactiveDE220000
Tre'Davious WhiteCB220000
Quinton JeffersonDT221100
Jerry HughesDE220000
Justin ZimmerDT210100
Harrison PhillipsDT110000
Tyrel DodsonInactiveLB110000
Tyler MatakevichLB100000
Levi WallaceCB110001
Micah HydeS110000
Dean MarloweS111100
Darryl JohnsonDE110000
Andre SmithLB110000
New England Patriots: Defense
Jonathan JonesCB870000
Adrian PhillipsS750000
Devin McCourtyS640100
Kyle DuggerInactiveS530000
J.C. JacksonCB550000
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE440000
Terez HallLB440000
Nick ThurmanDT310000
Jason McCourtyCB320000
John SimonLB320000
Cody DavisS320000
Terrence BrooksS330000
Chase WinovichDE330000
Anfernee JenningsOutLB220000
Josh UcheLB210000
Adam ButlerDT210000
Myles BryantCB210000
Akeem SpenceDT210000
Byron CowartDT110000
Joejuan WilliamsCB110000
Justin BethelCB110000
Tashawn BowerLB110000
Buffalo Bills: Kicking
Tyler BassPK1/1225
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK1/1450