Final2022 Week 18

Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park, NY

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills, Week 18 2022

New England Patriots

Away

23

Buffalo Bills

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Patriots773623
Bills7714735

NE 23BUF 35 Final

  • Passing leader

    Josh Allen

    BUF · QB

    22.8PPR pts

    19/31, 254 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    DeVante Parker

    NE · WR

    25.9PPR pts

    6 REC, 79 YDS, 2 TD

  • Patriots leader

    Mac Jones

    NE · QB

    19.2PPR pts

    26/40, 243 YDS, 3 TD, 3 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nyheim Hines

    BUF

    2 TD

Bills 35, Patriots 23: Buffalo beats New England

Buffalo broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring New England 21–9 after the break to win 35–23. New England outgained the Bills 341–327, but the Bills averaged 5.6 yards per play.

The Patriots went 4-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.3 yards/play BUF 5.6 · NE 5.3
  • +27% third-down rate BUF 58% · NE 31%

Game Highlights

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Why the Bills Won

Buffalo won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Patriots vs Bills
PatriotsStatBills
5.3Yards per play5.6
31%Third-down conversion58%
Other team stats
341Total yards327
64Plays58
3Turnovers3
32:37Time of possession27:23

Scoring Summary

The Bills scored five touchdowns; the Patriots scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Patriots vs Bills
TimeTeamPlayNEBUF
1st quarter
14:46BUFNyheim Hines 96-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP07
5:45NEMac Jones → Jakobi Meyers, 2-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP77
2nd quarter
14:15BUFJosh Allen → Dawson Knox, 4-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP714
3:45NEMac Jones → DeVante Parker, 2-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP1414
3rd quarter
7:06NENick Folk 24-yard FG Takes lead1714
6:53BUFNyheim Hines 101-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP1721
1:35BUFJosh Allen → John Brown, 42-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP1728
4th quarter
11:37NEMac Jones → DeVante Parker, 26-yard TD2-pt try failed2328
8:51BUFJosh Allen → Stefon Diggs, 49-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP2335

Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Bills, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. DeVante ParkerNEWR25.9 PTSWR2
  2. Stefon DiggsBUFWR23.4 PTSWR4
  3. Josh AllenBUFQB22.8 PTSQB3
  4. Mac JonesNEQB19.2 PTSQB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Josh AllenBUFQB22.8QB319/31254319160106.1Start/Sit →
Mac JonesNEQB19.2QB826/402433345075.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
DeVante ParkerNEWR25.9WR2WR———76792
Stefon DiggsBUFWR23.4WR4WR———1071041Start/Sit →
Rhamondre StevensonNERB13.2RB18RB654065280Start/Sit →
Jakobi MeyersNEWR12.2WR28WR———73321Start/Sit →
John BrownBUFWR11.2WR31WR———11421
Hunter HenryNETE10.2TE11TE———76420Start/Sit →
Dawson KnoxBUFTE9.3TE14TE———22131Start/Sit →
Kendrick BourneNEWR8.5WR45WR———54450Start/Sit →
James CookBUFRB7.1RB37RB94502260
Gabe DavisBUFWR6.9WR59WR———103390
Damien HarrisNERB6.2RB41RB134804140
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR3.9WR80WR———32190
Khalil ShakirBUFWR3.8WR82WR———21280Start/Sit →
Tyquan ThorntonNEWR2.3WR92WR———21130Start/Sit →
Devin SingletaryBUFRB2.2RB66RB72901130Start/Sit →
Nelson AgholorNEWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

New England Patriots

Snap Share

  1. Hunter HenryTE68 snaps100%
  2. Jakobi MeyersWR61 snaps90%
  3. DeVante ParkerWR56 snaps82%
  4. Tyquan ThorntonWR37 snaps54%
  5. Kendrick BourneWR36 snaps53%

Target Share39 targets

  1. DeVante Parker18%, 7 targets
  2. Hunter Henry18%, 7 targets
  3. Jakobi Meyers18%, 7 targets
  4. Rhamondre Stevenson15%, 6 targets
  5. Kendrick Bourne13%, 5 targets
  6. Other18%, 7 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Damien Harris57%, 13 carries
  2. Rhamondre Stevenson26%, 6 carries
  3. Mac Jones17%, 4 carries

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Dawson KnoxTE48 snaps81%
  2. Gabe DavisWR47 snaps80%
  3. Stefon DiggsWR45 snaps76%
  4. Isaiah McKenzieWR33 snaps56%
  5. James CookRB33 snaps56%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Stefon Diggs32%, 10 targets
  2. Gabe Davis32%, 10 targets
  3. Isaiah McKenzie10%, 3 targets
  4. Dawson Knox6%, 2 targets
  5. Khalil Shakir6%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Josh Allen36%, 9 carries
  2. James Cook36%, 9 carries
  3. Devin Singletary28%, 7 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Hunter HenryNETE68100%718%0
Jakobi MeyersNEWR6190%718%0
DeVante ParkerNEWR5682%718%0
Dawson KnoxBUFTE4881%26%0
Gabe DavisBUFWR4780%1032%0
Stefon DiggsBUFWR4576%1032%0
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR3356%310%0
James CookBUFRB3356%26%9
Tyquan ThorntonNEWR3754%25%0
Kendrick BourneNEWR3653%513%0
Damien HarrisNERB3653%410%13
Rhamondre StevensonNERB3349%615%6
Devin SingletaryBUFRB2441%13%7
Quintin MorrisBUFTE2441%00%0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR1525%26%0
Reggie GilliamBUFRB1017%00%0
John BrownBUFWR712%13%0
Matt SokolNETE69%00%0
Nelson AgholorNEWR46%13%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesBUFRB35%00%0
Pierre StrongNERB11%00%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+14.2DeVante Parker25.9 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.8Gabe Davis6.9 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.5 xFPMac Jones19.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Mac JonesNE · QB19.219.5−0.3100%40 att—40417%00%
Josh AllenBUF · QB22.818.9+3.9100%31 att—31936%00%
Gabe DavisBUF · WR6.916.7−9.880%32% tgt—000%1032%
Stefon DiggsBUF · WR23.416.7+6.776%32% tgt—000%1032%
Damien HarrisNE · RB6.215.0−8.853%57% car—01357%410%
Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB13.213.9−0.749%26% car—0626%615%
DeVante ParkerNE · WR25.911.7+14.282%18% tgt—000%718%
Hunter HenryNE · TE10.211.7−1.5100%18% tgt—000%718%
Jakobi MeyersNE · WR12.211.7+0.590%18% tgt—000%718%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB7.19.1−2.056%36% car—0936%26%
Kendrick BourneNE · WR8.58.3+0.253%13% tgt—000%513%
Devin SingletaryBUF · RB2.26.2−4.041%28% car—0728%13%
Isaiah McKenzieBUF · WR3.95.0−1.156%10% tgt—000%310%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE9.33.3+6.081%6% tgt—000%26%
Khalil ShakirBUF · WR3.83.3+0.525%6% tgt—000%26%
Tyquan ThorntonNE · WR2.33.3−1.054%5% tgt—000%25%
John BrownBUF · WR11.21.7+9.512%3% tgt—000%13%
Nelson AgholorNE · WR0.01.7−1.76%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Patriots 39 targets and 23 carries; Bills 31 targets and 25 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mac Jones

NE · QB · 19.2 pts on 19.5 expected

26 of 40 passing for 243 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 4 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Mac Jones →

Josh Allen

BUF · QB · 22.8 pts on 18.9 expected

19 of 31 passing for 254 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 9 carries for 16 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Damien Harris Unlucky

NE · RB · 6.2 pts on 15.0 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 13 carries (57% of the team's) for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Rhamondre Stevenson

NE · RB · 13.2 pts on 13.9 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 28 yards; 6 carries (26% of the team's) for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Rhamondre Stevenson →

Gabe Davis Volume, no payoff

BUF · WR · 6.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 3 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stefon Diggs Ran hot

BUF · WR · 23.4 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 104 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Stefon Diggs →

DeVante Parker Ran hot

NE · WR · 25.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Dawson Knox Ran hot

BUF · TE · 9.3 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Dawson Knox →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New England Patriots

  • Stock up: Damien Harris led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Rhamondre Stevenson before this game.
  • Stock up: Hunter Henry played 100% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.
  • Stock down: Rhamondre Stevenson lost the backfield lead: 49% of the snaps to Damien Harris's 53%.

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: James Cook III led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Devin Singletary before this game.
  • Stock down: Devin Singletary lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to James Cook III's 56%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Patriots defense and Bills defense
Points allowed toPatriots DBills D
QBs17.314.4
RBs18.119.9
WRs33.335.5
TEs12.38.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Buffalo opened at 72% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Bills win probability

Bills win probability by game minuteBills started at 72%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −16Jones → Meyers, 2-yd TD87% → 71%Q1 5:45
  2. +17Allen → Knox, 4-yd TD69% → 87%Q2 14:15
  3. −20Jones → Parker, 2-yd TD87% → 67%Q2 3:45
  4. +31Hines 101-yd TD50% → 80%Q3 6:53
  5. +16Allen → Brown, 42-yd TD81% → 97%Q3 1:35

Swing in Bills win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Patriots vs Bills
New England PatriotsMeasureBuffalo Bills
64Plays58
64%Pass rate57%
5.7Yds / dropback7.2
4.7Yds / carry3.6
4/13Third downs7/12

Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 6 fewer plays but gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NE Parker 18% · Henry 18% · Meyers 18%
  • BUF Davis 32% · Diggs 32% · McKenzie 10%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Patriots vs Bills
ResultNEBUF
Touchdowns35
Field goals10
Punts43
Turnovers32

BUF turnover edge: +1

  • The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 0-play, 0-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bills scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
BUFQ1 15:00000:14Touchdown
NEQ1 14:463-71:37Punt
BUFQ1 13:09512:40Punt
NEQ1 10:299744:44Touchdown
BUFQ1 5:4513756:30Touchdown
NEQ2 14:15331:31Punt
BUFQ2 12:446133:28Punt
NEQ2 9:169745:31Touchdown
BUFQ2 3:4511573:29Interception
NEQ2 0:162-40:16End of half
NEQ3 15:0010605:34Interception
BUFQ3 9:26270:52Fumble
NEQ3 8:34451:28Field goal
BUFQ3 7:06000:13Touchdown
NEQ3 6:535142:16Punt
BUFQ3 4:377813:02Touchdown
NEQ3 1:358854:58Touchdown
BUFQ4 11:374602:46Touchdown
NEQ4 8:51300:29Punt
NEQ4 8:226133:30Interception
BUFQ4 4:525101:27Punt
NEQ4 3:25390:43Interception
BUFQ4 2:42582:42End 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.

Patriots vs Bills Head-to-Head

The Patriots and Bills 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
1–1Patriots won in 1963; Bills won in 2021
Largest Patriots win
56–102007
Largest Bills win
45–101970

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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Patriots vs Bills
PatriotsStatBills
8-9Record13-3
21.4Points per game28.4
314.6Yards per game397.6
5.3Yards per play6.1
20.4Points allowed per game17.9
322.0Yards allowed per game319.1

Patriots vs Bills Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
BUF −8Bills covered by 4
Total
44.5Over: 58 points scored (by 13.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bills26.335+8.8
Patriots18.323+4.8

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Bills 4–1 ATS, overs 3–2.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New England Patriots

Against the spread
7–9–1
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
5–2–1
ATS as underdog
2–7
ATS on the road
4–4–1

Buffalo Bills

Against the spread
8–8
Over/under
6–10
ATS as favorite
8–8
ATS at home
4–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Patriots vs Bills 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.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Patriots vs Bills Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Patriots vs Bills Week 18 game?

The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 35–23 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Highmark Stadium (Old) in Orchard Park, NY, on January 8, 2023. See the Bills' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Patriots vs Bills?

The final score was Bills 35, Patriots 23. The teams were tied 14–14 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 9, Bills 21.

What happened in the Patriots vs Bills game?

Buffalo broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring New England 21–9 after the break to win 35–23. New England outgained the Bills 341–327, but the Bills averaged 5.6 yards per play. DeVante Parker led all players with 6 catches for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Bills?

DeVante Parker led the game with 25.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 18, on 6 catches for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns. Stefon Diggs was next with 23.4 (WR4).

Who led Patriots vs Bills in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 19 of 31 for 254 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) led in rushing with 6 carries for 54 yards. Stefon Diggs (BUF) led in receiving with 7 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did DeVante Parker score against the Bills?

DeVante Parker scored 25.9 points in PPR leagues, 22.9 in half-PPR and 19.9 in standard scoring against the Bills in Week 18 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Bills?

DeVante Parker outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.9 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+14.2). Gabe Davis fell furthest short, with 6.9 points on 16.7 xFP (−9.8). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Bills?

Mac Jones had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bills beat the Patriots?

The Bills beat the Patriots 35–23 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 5.3.

What is the all-time Patriots vs Bills 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 Patriots and Bills last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on December 1, 2022, when the Bills beat the Patriots 24–10.

Have the Patriots and Bills met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Patriots are 1–1 against the Bills in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Bills?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −8, making the Buffalo Bills 8-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 26.3 points for the Bills and 18.3 for the Patriots.

Did Patriots vs Bills go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 13.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Bills?

The Bills covered by 4 against the closing line of Bills −8. The final margin was 12 points.