Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, Week 16 2021
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Bills | 7 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 33 |
| Patriots | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
BUF 33NE 21 Final
Passing leader
31.0PPR pts
30/47, 314 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Isaiah McKenzie
29.4PPR pts
11 REC, 125 YDS, 1 TD
Patriots leader
Damien Harris
28.3PPR pts
18 ATT, 103 YDS, 3 TD
Defensive playmaker
Micah Hyde
2 INT, 6 TKL
Bills 33, Patriots 21: Buffalo beats New England
Buffalo led 17–7 at halftime and outscored New England 16–14 after the break to win 33–21. The Bills finished with a 428–288 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Patriots went 1-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bills kept the ball for 35:09 and finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +0.9 yards/play BUF 5.7 · NE 4.8
- +2 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers
- +140 total yards BUF 428 · NE 288
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Bills | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 428 | Total yards | 288 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 75 | Plays | 60 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 10% |
| 35:09 | Time of possession | 24:51 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Patriots scored three touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:37 | BUF | Josh Allen → Isaiah McKenzie, 3-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:28 | NE | Damien Harris 16-yard TD run Ties gameNick Folk XP | 7 | 7 |
| 9:01 | BUF | Tyler Bass 25-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 1:45 | BUF | Josh Allen → Stefon Diggs, 12-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 17 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:02 | BUF | Tyler Bass 34-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 7 |
| 1:41 | NE | Damien Harris 1-yard TD runNick Folk XP | 20 | 14 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:42 | BUF | Devin Singletary 2-yard TD run Extends lead2-pt try failed | 26 | 14 |
| 7:37 | NE | Damien Harris 8-yard TD runNick Folk XP | 26 | 21 |
| 2:30 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 2-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 33 | 21 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Patriots, Week 16 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Josh Allen31.0 PTSQB2
- Isaiah McKenzie29.4 PTSWR4
- Damien Harris28.3 PTSRB4
- Stefon Diggs21.5 PTSWR10
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 31.0 | QB2 | 30/47 | 314 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 64 | 0 | 104.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Mac Jones | 6.1 | QB33 | 14/32 | 145 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 31.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah McKenzie | 29.4 | WR4 | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 125 | 1 | |
| Damien Harris | 28.3 | RB4 | RB | 18 | 103 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
| Stefon Diggs | 21.5 | WR10 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 85 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Devin Singletary | 18.8 | RB10 | RB | 12 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jakobi Meyers | 11.9 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 59 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dawson Knox | 9.1 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kendrick Bourne | 5.3 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandon Bolden | 4.4 | RB47 | RB | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Emmanuel Sanders | 4.0 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Zack Moss | 3.5 | RB55 | RB | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| N'Keal Harry | 3.5 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| Jake Kumerow | 2.3 | WR98 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| Hunter Henry | 1.9 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Reggie Gilliam | 1.8 | RB69 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Gunner Olszewski | -0.1 | — | WR | 1 | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share43 targets
- Stefon Diggs30%, 13 targets
- Isaiah McKenzie28%, 12 targets
- Devin Singletary14%, 6 targets
- Emmanuel Sanders9%, 4 targets
- Jake Kumerow7%, 3 targets
- Other12%, 5 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Jakobi Meyers28%, 8 targets
- Hunter Henry21%, 6 targets
- N'Keal Harry21%, 6 targets
- Brandon Bolden17%, 5 targets
- Kendrick Bourne14%, 4 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 18 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Knox | 79 | 100% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| N'Keal Harry | 61 | 95% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | 55 | 86% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Isaiah McKenzie | 67 | 85% | 12 | 28% | 1 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | 65 | 82% | 4 | 9% | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | 65 | 82% | 13 | 30% | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 48 | 75% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | 54 | 68% | 6 | 14% | 12 |
| Brandon Bolden | 34 | 53% | 5 | 17% | 2 |
| Damien Harris | 31 | 48% | 0 | 0% | 18 |
| Kendrick Bourne | 30 | 47% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Zack Moss | 26 | 33% | 1 | 2% | 3 |
| Jonnu Smith | 21 | 33% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jake Kumerow | 16 | 20% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | 9 | 11% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Gunner Olszewski | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Isaiah Hodgins | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kristian Wilkerson | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+15.1Damien Harris28.3 PTS vs 13.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−10.8Mac Jones7.1 PTS vs 17.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume28.4 xFPJosh Allen31.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 31.0 | 28.4 | +2.6 | 100% | 47 att | — | 47 | 12 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| Stefon DiggsBUF · WR | 21.5 | 21.9 | −0.4 | 82% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 30% |
| Isaiah McKenzieBUF · WR | 29.4 | 20.9 | +8.5 | 85% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 12 | 28% |
| Mac JonesNE · QB | 7.1 | 17.9 | −10.8 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 6 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Devin SingletaryBUF · RB | 18.8 | 17.8 | +1.0 | 68% | 43% car | — | 0 | 12 | 43% | 6 | 14% |
| Jakobi MeyersNE · WR | 11.9 | 13.5 | −1.6 | 75% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Damien HarrisNE · RB | 28.3 | 13.2 | +15.1 | 48% | 67% car | — | 0 | 18 | 67% | 1 | 3% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 1.9 | 10.1 | −8.2 | 86% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| N'Keal HarryNE · TE | 3.5 | 10.1 | −6.6 | 95% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Brandon BoldenNE · RB | 4.4 | 9.7 | −5.3 | 53% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 5 | 16% |
| Emmanuel SandersBUF · WR | 4.0 | 6.7 | −2.7 | 82% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 9% |
| Kendrick BourneNE · WR | 5.3 | 6.7 | −1.4 | 47% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 9.1 | 5.1 | +4.0 | 100% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Jake KumerowBUF · WR | 2.3 | 5.1 | −2.8 | 20% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Zack MossBUF · RB | 3.5 | 3.6 | −0.1 | 33% | 11% car | — | 0 | 3 | 11% | 1 | 2% |
| Jakob JohnsonNE · RB | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Reggie GilliamBUF · RB | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 11% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Gunner OlszewskiNE · WR | 0.9 | 0.6 | +0.3 | 6% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 43 targets and 28 carries; Patriots 31 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen
30 of 47 passing for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns; 12 carries for 64 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 28.4 expected.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.
Mac Jones Unlucky
14 of 32 passing for 145 yards, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 33 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Stefon Diggs Volume, no payoff
13 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.
Best score since Week 10. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Isaiah McKenzie Ran hot
12 targets (28% of the team's), 11 catches for 125 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -1 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in targets (12). Best fantasy game of the season.
Jakobi Meyers
8 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 59 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Damien Harris Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 18 carries (67% of the team's) for 103 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season. A touchdown in 7 of the last 8 games.
Hunter Henry Unlucky
6 targets (19% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
N'Keal Harry Unlucky
6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (6).
Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- Stock up: Isaiah McKenzie played 85% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
New England Patriots
- Stock up: Brandon Bolden led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Damien Harris before this game.
- Stock up: Hunter Henry played 86% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
- Stock up: N'Keal Harry played 95% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Patriots D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| RBs | 20.4 | 21.5 |
| WRs | 23.8 | 28.7 |
| TEs | 7.6 | 6.9 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New England opened at 53% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Patriots win probability
Key Swings
- −22Allen → McKenzie, 3-yd TD53% → 31%Q1 6:37
- +23Harris 16-yd TD run30% → 53%Q2 14:28
- −23Allen → Diggs, 12-yd TD40% → 17%Q2 1:45
- +17Harris 1-yd TD run4% → 21%Q3 1:41
- +15Harris 8-yd TD run1% → 16%Q4 7:37
Swing in Patriots win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Plays | 60 |
| 63% | Pass rate | 55% |
| 6.7 | Yds / dropback | 4.2 |
| 4.1 | Yds / carry | 5.5 |
| 6/12 | Third downs | 1/10 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 15 more plays and gained 2.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- BUF Diggs 30% · McKenzie 28% · Singletary 14%
- NE Meyers 26% · Henry 19% · Harry 19%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 0 |
| Punts | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
BUF turnover edge: +2
- The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | Q1 15:00 | 3 | -6 | 1:26 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 13:34 | 13 | 61 | 6:57 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q1 6:37 | 13 | 75 | 7:09 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 14:28 | 10 | 68 | 5:27 | Field goal |
| NE | Q2 9:01 | 3 | 14 | 1:04 | Interception |
| BUF | Q2 7:57 | 7 | 32 | 3:13 | Downs |
| NE | Q2 4:44 | 3 | 7 | 1:34 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 3:10 | 7 | 42 | 1:25 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q2 1:45 | 5 | 7 | 0:45 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 1:00 | 2 | 1 | 1:00 | End of half |
| BUF | Q3 15:00 | 14 | 64 | 5:58 | Field goal |
| NE | Q3 9:02 | 14 | 75 | 7:21 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q3 1:41 | 9 | 66 | 4:59 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 11:42 | 10 | 75 | 4:05 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 7:37 | 13 | 75 | 5:07 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 2:30 | 9 | 34 | 1:27 | Interception |
| BUF | Q4 1:03 | 2 | -1 | 1:03 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bills vs Patriots Head-to-Head
The Bills and Patriots first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 80–52–1Patriots lead, 133 meetings since 1960
- Postseason
- 1–1Bills won in 2021; Patriots won in 1963
- Largest Bills win
- 45–101970
- Largest Patriots win
- 56–102007
Since 2021
7–4 Bills lead
11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, P = Patriots win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 4 Patriots at Bills Upcoming
- Week 13 Bills at Patriots Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 15 Bills at Patriots, 2025 Wk 15 recap BUF 35 NE 31 BUF W
- 2025 Wk 5 Patriots at Bills, 2025 Wk 5 recap NE 23 BUF 20 NE W
- 2024 Wk 18 Bills at Patriots, 2024 Wk 18 recap NE 23 BUF 16 NE W
- 2024 Wk 16 Patriots at Bills, 2024 Wk 16 recap BUF 24 NE 21 BUF W
- 2023 Wk 17 Patriots at Bills, 2023 Wk 17 recap BUF 27 NE 21 BUF W
- 2023 Wk 7 Bills at Patriots, 2023 Wk 7 recap NE 29 BUF 25 NE W
- 2022 Wk 18 Patriots at Bills, 2022 Wk 18 recap BUF 35 NE 23 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 13 Bills at Patriots, 2022 Wk 13 recap BUF 24 NE 10 BUF W
- 2021 Wild Card Patriots at Bills, 2021 Wild Card recap BUF 47 NE 17 BUF W
- 2021 Wk 16 Bills at Patriots BUF 33 NE 21 BUF W
- 2021 Wk 13 Patriots at Bills, 2021 Wk 13 recap NE 14 BUF 10 NE W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 11-6 | Record | 10-7 |
| 28.4 | Points per game | 27.2 |
| 381.9 | Yards per game | 353.4 |
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 17.0 | Points allowed per game | 17.8 |
| 272.8 | Yards allowed per game | 310.8 |
Bills vs Patriots Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- NE −1Patriots failed to cover by 13
- Total
- 43.5Over: 54 points scored (by 10.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 22.3 | 21 | −1.3 |
| Bills | 21.3 | 33 | +11.8 |
The Bills beat their implied total and the Patriots fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Bills 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 8–6–1
- Over/under
- 8–7
- ATS as favorite
- 6–5–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS on the road
- 5–3
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 9–6
- Over/under
- 7–8
- ATS as favorite
- 6–4
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS at home
- 4–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bills vs Patriots Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Buffalo and Week 13 in New England. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Bills or Patriots player start in Week 4? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Bills and Patriots defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Bills vs Patriots Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Bills vs Patriots Week 16 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 33–21 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on December 26, 2021. See the Bills' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Patriots?
The final score was Bills 33, Patriots 21. The Bills led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 16, Patriots 14.
What happened in the Bills vs Patriots game?
Buffalo led 17–7 at halftime and outscored New England 16–14 after the break to win 33–21. The Bills finished with a 428–288 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 30 of 47 passing for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 64 rushing yards. The Patriots committed 2 turnovers, the Bills none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Patriots?
Josh Allen led the game with 31.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 16, on 30 of 47 passing for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 64 rushing yards. Isaiah McKenzie was next with 29.4 (WR4). See Josh Allen's 2021 game log.
Who led Bills vs Patriots in passing, rushing and receiving?
Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 30 of 47 for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns. Damien Harris (NE) led in rushing with 18 carries for 103 yards and 3 touchdowns. Isaiah McKenzie (BUF) led in receiving with 11 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score against the Patriots?
Josh Allen scored 31.0 fantasy points against the Patriots in Week 16 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 30 of 47 passing for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 64 rushing yards. He handled 43% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Patriots?
Damien Harris outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.3 PPR points on 13.2 xFP (+15.1). Mac Jones fell furthest short, with 7.1 points on 17.9 xFP (−10.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Bills beat the Patriots?
The Bills beat the Patriots 33–21 because they averaged 5.7 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 428–288.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Patriots?
The Bills won the turnover battle 2–0: the Patriots gave the ball away 2 times and the Bills not at all. The Bills won the game.
What is the all-time Bills vs Patriots record?
The Patriots lead the all-time series 80–52–1 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Bills and Patriots last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on December 6, 2021, when the Patriots beat the Bills 14–10.
Have the Bills and Patriots met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Bills are 1–1 against the Patriots in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Bills vs Patriots?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −1, making the New England Patriots 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 22.3 points for the Patriots and 21.3 for the Bills.
Did Bills vs Patriots go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 54 points, 10.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Bills vs Patriots?
The Bills covered as 1-point underdogs against the closing line of Patriots −1. The final margin was 12 points.