The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills have been rivals in the AFC East division for a long time and have provided countless memorable games over the years. The NFL season of 2024 was no different with both teams showing their competitiveness in 2 highly contested games. This write up will highlight the latest match up with the analysis of the new england patriots vs buffalo bills match player stats, box score breakdown, and the detailed summary of the game.
New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Box Score
| Team | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Match Player Stats
New England Patriots Offense
Passing Stats
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Milton III | 22/29 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| D. Maye | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing Stats
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gibson | 12 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| T. Jennings | 8 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| J. Milton III | 10 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 20 |
Receiving Stats
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Boutte | 7 | 7 | 117 | 1 | 48 | 24 |
| D. Douglas | 4 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| A. Hooper | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| A. Gibson | 6 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 10 |
| J. Bell | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| K. Bourne | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| J. Baker | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| T. Jennings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Buffalo Bills Offense
Passing Stats
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Trubisky | 15/21 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| M. White | 3/11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Rushing Stats
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Davis | 15 | 64 | 0 | 23 | 14 |
| J. Cook | 10 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| T. Johnson | 2 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| M. Trubisky | 4 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| K. Coleman | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| R. Gilliam | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving Stats
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Samuel | 8 | 7 | 52 | 0 | 14 | 12 |
| K. Coleman | 10 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
| M. Hollins | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 5 |
| Q. Morris | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| R. Davis | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| T. Johnson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Game Summary
First Half
The New England Patriots had an impressive start to the game, owing to J. Milton III’s superb accuracy. J. Milton III threw a pass to Kayshon Boutte for a stunning 48 yard touchdown completion. This extended the Patriots’ lead to 14 points. Earlier on, Milton III scored a rushing touchdown as well and helped the Patriots gain even more of an advantage.
In the first half, the Buffalo’s performance lacked composure. Mitch Trubisky successfully moved the ball down the field, but where the Patriots defense shined, Buffalo struggled. The only points Buffalo managed to get in the first half were from a field goal by Tyler Bass, which left the score at 14-3 for New England at the half.
Second Half
Buffalo Bills managed to turn the tables with an equally matched satisfactory effort at the offense. A running back James Cook scored an important rushing touchdown, then Trubisky threw a short touchdown pass to R. Davis which brought their score closer.
At the same time, New England’s offense was lethargic, Milton III had a rough time getting any rushing yards. But what he did do was complete 22 of his 29 attempts for 241 yards. On the other hand, the Bills’ defense came up with stops which certainly shifted the momentum of the game.
in the fourth quarter with a defensive fumble recover, the Bills returned the touchdown to beat the Patriots by 24 to 21.
Conclusion
The game New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills played is an intensive exquisite point with each team showing diverse plays. The first half was completely in the hands of the Patriots but once again Buffalo came in hot in the second half. The most decisive factor to the victory has to be James Cook stepping up with a rushing touchdown alongside greatness brought by Allen when he decided to lead the offense to a 21-24 win.
With the season rolling on for the NFL both teams have space and time to work on their issues and improve on them in the new rematches.
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