Patriots Triumph Over Bills in Thrilling Week 4 Showdown
WHO:
buffalobills.com - The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills were the teams involved in the game.
buffalobills.com - New England quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen were key players in the matchup.
buffalobills.com - Wide receiver Eftonn Chism III made a significant touchdown catch for the Patriots.
buffalobills.com - Wide receiver Keon Coleman had a notable performance for the Bills.
WHAT:
buffalobills.com - The Bills will play against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST.
patriots.com - Rhamondre Stevenson now has the most 2-point plays in team history with five.
patriots.com - WR Romeo Doubs scored his first two touchdowns as a member of the Patriots during the game.
patriots.com - CB Craig Woodson had his first career regular-season interception when he picked off Buffalo QB Josh Allen with 1:05 to play.
patriots.com - Rookie LB Erick Hunter is the first Patriots player to reach 4 special teams tackles in a game since LB Christian Elliss had 4 special teams tackles vs. the New York Giants on Dec. 1, 2025.
patriots.com - The Patriots became the first visiting team to win at Buffalo's new stadium, Highmark Stadium.
patriots.com - Rhamondre Stevenson moved into fourth place on the Patriots' all-time rushing list with 3,832 rushing yards.
patriots.com - Stevenson scored his first rushing touchdown of the year during the game.
patriots.com - Drake Maye finished with a team-leading 54 yards rushing, marking the sixth time in his career he has rushed for at least 50 yards.
patriots.com - Efton Chism III caught a game-winning touchdown pass from Maye with 1:55 to play, marking his second career touchdown.
patriots.com - Craig Woodson recorded his first career regular-season interception during the game.
patriots.com - Elijah Ponder recorded a sack against Josh Allen, marking his third consecutive game with at least a half sack.
patriots.com - Rookie LB Erick Hunter finished with four special teams tackles, the most by a Patriots rookie in 2026.
PFF - The Patriots outgained the Bills, 404 total yards to 346.
buffalobills.com - The Bills committed a penalty on the first play under two minutes, which extended a drive for the Patriots.
buffalobills.com - The Patriots scored two touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye to wide receiver Romeo Doubs, one from 14 yards and another from three yards.
buffalobills.com - Josh Allen's touchdown was his 88th from scrimmage, breaking the record for most in team history, surpassing Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas.
buffalobills.com - Keon Coleman recorded 116 yards on six receptions with one touchdown in the game.
buffalobills.com - James Cook III had 75 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries during the game.
buffalobills.com - OLB TJ Parker earned the first half sack of his career during the game.
buffalobills.com - The Patriots defeated the Bills with a final score of 29-26.
buffalobills.com - The Bills suffered their first loss of the season.
buffalobills.com - The Patriots scored a touchdown with a pass from Maye to Chism III, giving them the lead late in the game.
buffalobills.com - Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman, giving the Bills a 26-21 lead.
buffalobills.com - The Bills punted the ball four times during the game.
WHERE:
buffalobills.com - The game took place at Highmark Stadium.
WHEN:
buffalobills.com - The game occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
buffalobills.com - The Bills will play against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST.
WHY:
buffalobills.com - The Bills struggled offensively for the second consecutive game, which contributed to their loss.
HOW:
buffalobills.com - The Bills committed a penalty on the first play under two minutes, which extended a drive for the Patriots.
buffalobills.com - The Patriots executed a successful drive to score a touchdown after halftime, driving 73 yards down the field.
buffalobills.com - The Bills' defense allowed the Patriots to move the ball down the field easily, culminating in a touchdown pass to Eftonn Chism III.
buffalobills.com - The Patriots executed a successful drive to score a touchdown late in the game, culminating in a pass to Eftonn Chism III.
buffalobills.com - The Bills' defense was unable to stop the Patriots' final drive, leading to the game-winning touchdown.
The Buffalo Bills are set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, October 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST. In their recent game, Rhamondre Stevenson made history by recording the most 2-point plays in Patriots history with five, while rookie LB Erick Hunter became the first player to achieve four special teams tackles in a game since December 1, 2025. Additionally, WR Romeo Doubs scored his first two touchdowns for the Patriots, and CB Craig Woodson made a pivotal play with his first career interception against Buffalo QB Josh Allen in the final moments of the game.