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
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| Bills | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
NE 23 · BUF 35 Final
Passing leader
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
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
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Patriots | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 31% | Third-down conversion | 58% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 341 | Total yards | 327 |
| 64 | Plays | 58 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 32:37 | Time of possession | 27:23 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored five touchdowns; the Patriots scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | NE | BUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 14:46 | BUF | Nyheim Hines 96-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 0 | 7 |
| 5:45 | NE | Mac Jones → Jakobi Meyers, 2-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:15 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 4-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 7 | 14 |
| 3:45 | NE | Mac Jones → DeVante Parker, 2-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP | 14 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:06 | NE | Nick Folk 24-yard FG Takes lead | 17 | 14 |
| 6:53 | BUF | Nyheim Hines 101-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 17 | 21 |
| 1:35 | BUF | Josh Allen → John Brown, 42-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 17 | 28 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:37 | NE | Mac Jones → DeVante Parker, 26-yard TD2-pt try failed | 23 | 28 |
| 8:51 | BUF | Josh Allen → Stefon Diggs, 49-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 23 | 35 |
Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Bills, Week 18 2022
Fantasy leaders
- DeVante ParkerNE · WR25.9 PTSWR2
- Stefon DiggsBUF · WR23.4 PTSWR4
- Josh AllenBUF · QB22.8 PTSQB3
- Mac JonesNE · QB19.2 PTSQB8
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | QB3 | 19/31 | 254 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 106.1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 19.2 | QB8 | 26/40 | 243 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 75.3 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | WR2 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 79 | 2 | ||
| 23.4 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 104 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.2 | RB18 | RB | 6 | 54 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.2 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 32 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.2 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 42 | 1 | ||
| 10.2 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.3 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.5 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.1 | RB37 | RB | 9 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 6.9 | WR59 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 39 | 0 | ||
| 6.2 | RB41 | RB | 13 | 48 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 3.9 | WR80 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 3.8 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.3 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.2 | RB66 | RB | 7 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Hunter HenryTE68 snaps100%
Jakobi MeyersWR61 snaps90%
DeVante ParkerWR56 snaps82%
Tyquan ThorntonWR37 snaps54%
Kendrick BourneWR36 snaps53%
Target Share39 targets
- DeVante Parker18%, 7 targets
- Hunter Henry18%, 7 targets
- Jakobi Meyers18%, 7 targets
- Rhamondre Stevenson15%, 6 targets
- Kendrick Bourne13%, 5 targets
- Other18%, 7 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- Damien Harris57%, 13 carries
- Rhamondre Stevenson26%, 6 carries
- Mac Jones17%, 4 carries
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Dawson KnoxTE48 snaps81%
Gabe DavisWR47 snaps80%
Stefon DiggsWR45 snaps76%
Isaiah McKenzieWR33 snaps56%
James CookRB33 snaps56%
Target Share31 targets
- Stefon Diggs32%, 10 targets
- Gabe Davis32%, 10 targets
- Isaiah McKenzie10%, 3 targets
- Dawson Knox6%, 2 targets
- Khalil Shakir6%, 2 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- Josh Allen36%, 9 carries
- James Cook36%, 9 carries
- Devin Singletary28%, 7 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 100% | 7 | 18% | 0 | |
| 61 | 90% | 7 | 18% | 0 | |
| 56 | 82% | 7 | 18% | 0 | |
| 48 | 81% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 47 | 80% | 10 | 32% | 0 | |
| 45 | 76% | 10 | 32% | 0 | |
| 33 | 56% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 33 | 56% | 2 | 6% | 9 | |
| 37 | 54% | 2 | 5% | 0 | |
| 36 | 53% | 5 | 13% | 0 | |
| 36 | 53% | 4 | 10% | 13 | |
| 33 | 49% | 6 | 15% | 6 | |
| 24 | 41% | 1 | 3% | 7 | |
| 24 | 41% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 15 | 25% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 10 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 7 | 12% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 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+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
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac JonesNE · QB | 19.2 | 19.5 | −0.3 | 100% | 40 att | — | 40 | 4 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 22.8 | 18.9 | +3.9 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 9 | 36% | 0 | 0% |
| Gabe DavisBUF · WR | 6.9 | 16.7 | −9.8 | 80% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Stefon DiggsBUF · WR | 23.4 | 16.7 | +6.7 | 76% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Damien HarrisNE · RB | 6.2 | 15.0 | −8.8 | 53% | 57% car | — | 0 | 13 | 57% | 4 | 10% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 13.2 | 13.9 | −0.7 | 49% | 26% car | — | 0 | 6 | 26% | 6 | 15% |
| DeVante ParkerNE · WR | 25.9 | 11.7 | +14.2 | 82% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 10.2 | 11.7 | −1.5 | 100% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Jakobi MeyersNE · WR | 12.2 | 11.7 | +0.5 | 90% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 7.1 | 9.1 | −2.0 | 56% | 36% car | — | 0 | 9 | 36% | 2 | 6% |
| Kendrick BourneNE · WR | 8.5 | 8.3 | +0.2 | 53% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Devin SingletaryBUF · RB | 2.2 | 6.2 | −4.0 | 41% | 28% car | — | 0 | 7 | 28% | 1 | 3% |
| Isaiah McKenzieBUF · WR | 3.9 | 5.0 | −1.1 | 56% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 9.3 | 3.3 | +6.0 | 81% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 3.8 | 3.3 | +0.5 | 25% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Tyquan ThorntonNE · WR | 2.3 | 3.3 | −1.0 | 54% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| John BrownBUF · WR | 11.2 | 1.7 | +9.5 | 12% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Nelson AgholorNE · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 6% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.5, 8.3, 7.5, 17.5, 16.3, 19.2
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 12.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 16.9, 20.6, 35.9, 25.0, 2.7, 22.8
W13W14W15W16W17W18
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 2.0, 7.2, 11.3, 1.6, 7.9, 6.2
W7W8W11W12W17W18
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.8, 3.0, 24.8, 3.3, 7.1, 13.2
W13W14W15W16W17W18
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 7.8, 9.5, 6.1, 9.6, 11.5, 6.9
W12W13W14W15W16W18
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 22.2, 6.7, 10.7, 4.6, 4.6, 23.4
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 10.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 3.9, 12.0, 3.6, 4.4, 25.9
W8W11W12W13W14W18
Best fantasy game of the season.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 3.7, 0.0, 14.1, 21.8, 12.8, 9.3
W12W13W14W15W16W18
Fewest points since Week 13.
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.
| Points allowed to | Patriots D | Bills D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.3 | 14.4 |
| RBs | 18.1 | 19.9 |
| WRs | 33.3 | 35.5 |
| TEs | 12.3 | 8.7 |
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
Key Swings
- −16Jones → Meyers, 2-yd TD87% → 71%Q1 5:45
- +17Allen → Knox, 4-yd TD69% → 87%Q2 14:15
- −20Jones → Parker, 2-yd TD87% → 67%Q2 3:45
- +31Hines 101-yd TD50% → 80%Q3 6:53
- +16Allen → Brown, 42-yd TD81% → 97%Q3 1:35
Swing in Bills win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New England Patriots | Measure | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 58 |
| 64% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 5.7 | Yds / dropback | 7.2 |
| 4.7 | Yds / carry | 3.6 |
| 4/13 | Third downs | 7/12 |
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
| Result | NE | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 5 |
| Field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
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
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 0 | 0 | 0:14 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q1 14:46 | 3 | -7 | 1:37 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 13:09 | 5 | 1 | 2:40 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 10:29 | 9 | 74 | 4:44 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 5:45 | 13 | 75 | 6:30 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q2 14:15 | 3 | 3 | 1:31 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 12:44 | 6 | 13 | 3:28 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 9:16 | 9 | 74 | 5:31 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 3:45 | 11 | 57 | 3:29 | Interception |
| NE | Q2 0:16 | 2 | -4 | 0:16 | End of half |
| NE | Q3 15:00 | 10 | 60 | 5:34 | Interception |
| BUF | Q3 9:26 | 2 | 7 | 0:52 | Fumble |
| NE | Q3 8:34 | 4 | 5 | 1:28 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q3 7:06 | 0 | 0 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q3 6:53 | 5 | 14 | 2:16 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 4:37 | 7 | 81 | 3:02 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q3 1:35 | 8 | 85 | 4:58 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 11:37 | 4 | 60 | 2:46 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 8:51 | 3 | 0 | 0:29 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 8:22 | 6 | 13 | 3:30 | Interception |
| BUF | Q4 4:52 | 5 | 10 | 1:27 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 3:25 | 3 | 9 | 0:43 | Interception |
| BUF | Q4 2:42 | 5 | 8 | 2:42 | 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.
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.
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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 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, 2021 Wk 16 recap 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Patriots | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 13-3 |
| 21.4 | Points per game | 28.4 |
| 314.6 | Yards per game | 397.6 |
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 6.1 |
| 20.4 | Points allowed per game | 17.9 |
| 322.0 | Yards allowed per game | 319.1 |
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
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 26.3 | 35 | +8.8 |
| Patriots | 18.3 | 23 | +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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Patriots or Bills player start in Week 4? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Patriots and Bills defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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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.
