Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, Week 15 2025
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New England Patriots
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
| Patriots | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
BUF 35NE 31 Final
Passing leader
24.5PPR pts
19/28, 193 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
James Cook III
31.1PPR pts
22 ATT, 107 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 4 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Patriots leader
30.1PPR pts
14 ATT, 148 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 13 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Tre'Davious White
1 INT, 2 TKL
Bills 35, Patriots 31: Buffalo rallies from 17 down at halftime
Buffalo erased a 24–7 halftime deficit, outscoring New England 28–7 after the break to win 35–31. New England outgained the Bills 385–349.
The Patriots went 5-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Bills kept the ball for 35:21 and finished without a giveaway.
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
- +1 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers
- +7% third-down rate BUF 57% · NE 50%
- +10:42 time of possession BUF 35:21 · NE 24:39
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Bills | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 57% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 35:21 | Time of possession | 24:39 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 349 | Total yards | 385 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 7.5 |
| 67 | Plays | 51 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored five touchdowns; the Patriots scored four touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:21 | NE | Drake Maye 8-yard TD run Takes leadAndy Borregales XP | 0 | 7 |
| 0:25 | NE | Drake Maye 7-yard TD run Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 5:53 | NE | TreVeyon Henderson 52-yard TD run Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 0 | 21 |
| 1:56 | BUF | Josh Allen → James Cook III, 5-yard TDMatt Prater XP | 7 | 21 |
| 0:00 | NE | Andy Borregales 36-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 24 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:29 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 4-yard TDMatt Prater XP | 14 | 24 |
| 3:49 | BUF | James Cook III 3-yard TD runMatt Prater XP | 21 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:03 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 14-yard TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP | 28 | 24 |
| 9:49 | NE | TreVeyon Henderson 65-yard TD run Takes leadAndy Borregales XP | 28 | 31 |
| 6:48 | BUF | James Cook III 11-yard TD run Game winnerMatt Prater XP | 35 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Patriots, Week 15 2025
Fantasy leaders
- James Cook31.1 PTSRB2
- TreVeyon Henderson30.1 PTSRB3
- Josh Allen24.5 PTSQB6
- Drake Maye21.5 PTSQB13
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 24.5 | QB6 | 19/28 | 193 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 123.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Drake Maye | 21.5 | QB13 | 14/23 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 62.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | 31.1 | RB2 | RB | 22 | 107 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 30.1 | RB3 | RB | 14 | 148 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dawson Knox | 18.7 | TE8 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 37 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Khalil Shakir | 11.5 | WR33 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 65 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 10.7 | RB26 | RB | 6 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mack Hollins | 8.1 | WR49 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Kincaid | 6.4 | TE25 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ty Johnson | 5.8 | RB44 | RB | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Stefon Diggs | 5.6 | WR64 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kayshon Boutte | 4.0 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Hunter Henry | 2.8 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Joshua Palmer | 2.6 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ray Davis | 2.3 | RB62 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jackson Hawes | 1.9 | TE53 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DeMario Douglas | 0.5 | WR103 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Brandin Cooks | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Khalil Shakir19%, 5 targets
- Dawson Knox15%, 4 targets
- Dalton Kincaid15%, 4 targets
- Brandin Cooks12%, 3 targets
- Ty Johnson12%, 3 targets
- Other27%, 7 targets
Carry Share37 carries
- , 22 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 4 carries
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Target Share22 targets
- Mack Hollins36%, 8 targets
- Stefon Diggs18%, 4 targets
- Hunter Henry14%, 3 targets
- Rhamondre Stevenson14%, 3 targets
- TreVeyon Henderson14%, 3 targets
- Other5%, 1 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | 45 | 87% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | 41 | 79% | 8 | 36% | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 39 | 75% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | 48 | 69% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 35 | 67% | 3 | 14% | 6 |
| James Cook | 47 | 67% | 3 | 12% | 22 |
| Dawson Knox | 45 | 64% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | 39 | 56% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | 35 | 50% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | 26 | 50% | 4 | 18% | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 25 | 48% | 3 | 14% | 14 |
| Jackson Hawes | 31 | 44% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 25 | 36% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | 24 | 34% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 23 | 33% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | 16 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | 18 | 26% | 3 | 12% | 4 |
| DeMario Douglas | 10 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Jack Westover | 8 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | 8 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | 5 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ray Davis | 6 | 9% | 1 | 4% | 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+15.9TreVeyon Henderson30.1 PTS vs 14.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.5Mack Hollins8.1 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.5 xFPJosh Allen24.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 24.5 | 19.5 | +5.0 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 11 | 30% | 0 | 0% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 31.1 | 19.3 | +11.8 | 67% | 59% car | — | 0 | 22 | 59% | 3 | 12% |
| TreVeyon HendersonNE · RB | 30.1 | 14.2 | +15.9 | 48% | 56% car | — | 0 | 14 | 56% | 3 | 14% |
| Mack HollinsNE · WR | 8.1 | 13.6 | −5.5 | 79% | 36% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 36% |
| Drake MayeNE · QB | 21.5 | 12.8 | +8.7 | 100% | 23 att | — | 23 | 4 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 10.7 | 9.0 | +1.7 | 67% | 24% car | — | 0 | 6 | 24% | 3 | 14% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 11.5 | 8.5 | +3.0 | 69% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 5.8 | 7.7 | −1.9 | 26% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 4 | 11% | 3 | 12% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 6.4 | 6.8 | −0.4 | 36% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 18.7 | 6.8 | +11.9 | 64% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Stefon DiggsNE · WR | 5.6 | 6.8 | −1.2 | 50% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 18% |
| Brandin CooksBUF · WR | 0.0 | 5.1 | −5.1 | 34% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 2.8 | 5.1 | −2.3 | 87% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Joshua PalmerBUF · WR | 2.6 | 3.4 | −0.8 | 33% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Jackson HawesBUF · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 44% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Kayshon BoutteNE · WR | 4.0 | 1.7 | +2.3 | 75% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Ray DavisBUF · RB | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 9% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| DeMario DouglasNE · WR | 0.5 | 0.6 | −0.1 | 19% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 26 targets and 37 carries; Patriots 22 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen Ran hot
19 of 28 passing for 193 yards, 3 touchdowns; 11 carries for 48 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
No interceptions after 5 in the previous four games.
Drake Maye Ran hot
14 of 23 passing for 155 yards, 1 interception; 4 carries for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 8.
James Cook III Ran hot
3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 4 yards and 1 touchdown; 22 carries (59% of the team's) for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 8.
Khalil Shakir
5 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 65 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
TreVeyon Henderson Ran hot
3 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 14 carries (56% of the team's) for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Mack Hollins Volume, no payoff
8 targets (36% of the team's), 4 catches for 41 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Dawson Knox Ran hot
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Brandin Cooks Unlucky
3 targets (12% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- Stock down: Brandin Cooks played 34% of the snaps, down from a 59% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Patriots D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| RBs | 24.4 | 19.0 |
| WRs | 25.9 | 28.6 |
| TEs | 7.5 | 13.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New England opened at 43% win probability, climbed as high as 98%, then lost.
Patriots win probability
Key Swings
- +21Maye 8-yd TD run43% → 64%Q1 10:21
- −27Cook 3-yd TD run89% → 62%Q3 3:49
- −47Allen → Knox, 14-yd TD68% → 21%Q4 10:03
- +47Henderson 65-yd TD run21% → 68%Q4 9:49
- −55Cook 11-yd TD run72% → 17%Q4 6:48
Swing in Patriots win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Plays | 51 |
| 45% | Pass rate | 51% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 5.3 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 9.8 |
| 8/14 | Third downs | 5/10 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 16 more plays and gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- BUF Shakir 19% · Kincaid 15% · Knox 15%
- NE Hollins 36% · Diggs 18% · Henry 14%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 5 | 4 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
BUF turnover edge: +1
- The Patriots opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 73-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 73 | 4:39 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 10:21 | 3 | 5 | 1:14 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 9:07 | 5 | 21 | 2:49 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 6:18 | 3 | -5 | 2:35 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 3:43 | 6 | 50 | 3:18 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 0:25 | 8 | 29 | 4:55 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 10:30 | 8 | 94 | 4:37 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 5:53 | 7 | 42 | 3:57 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q2 1:56 | 7 | 47 | 1:56 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 44 | 3:31 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q3 11:29 | 3 | -6 | 2:11 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 9:18 | 11 | 70 | 5:29 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q3 3:49 | 7 | 23 | 2:19 | Interception |
| BUF | Q3 1:30 | 13 | 91 | 6:27 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 10:03 | 1 | 65 | 0:14 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 9:49 | 7 | 65 | 3:01 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 6:48 | 3 | -7 | 1:40 | Punt |
| BUF | Q4 5:08 | 3 | 6 | 2:25 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 2:43 | 4 | 5 | 0:56 | Downs |
| BUF | Q4 1:47 | 6 | 7 | 1:47 | 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 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, 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 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 14-3 |
| 28.3 | Points per game | 28.8 |
| 376.3 | Yards per game | 379.4 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 6.2 |
| 21.5 | Points allowed per game | 18.8 |
| 293.1 | Yards allowed per game | 295.2 |
Bills vs Patriots Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −2.5Bills covered by 1.5
- Total
- 49.5Over: 66 points scored (by 16.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 26.0 | 35 | +9.0 |
| Patriots | 23.5 | 31 | +7.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 6 meetings: Bills 5–1 ATS, overs 4–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 2–1
- Over/under
- 2–1
- ATS as favorite
- 2–1
- ATS on the road
- 2–0
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 1–1
- Over/under
- 2–0
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 1–1
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.
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Bills vs Patriots Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Bills vs Patriots Week 15 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 35–31 in Week 15 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on December 14, 2025. See the Bills' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Patriots?
The final score was Bills 35, Patriots 31. The Patriots led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 28, Patriots 7.
What happened in the Bills vs Patriots game?
Buffalo erased a 24–7 halftime deficit, outscoring New England 28–7 after the break to win 35–31. New England outgained the Bills 385–349. James Cook led all players with 2 catches for 4 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 107 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Patriots committed 1 turnover, the Bills none.
What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Patriots?
James Cook III's 11-yard touchdown run with 6:48 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 35–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Patriots?
James Cook led the game with 31.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 15, on 2 catches for 4 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 107 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. TreVeyon Henderson was next with 30.1 (RB3). See James Cook's 2025 game log.
Who led Bills vs Patriots in passing, rushing and receiving?
Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 19 of 28 for 193 yards and 3 touchdowns. TreVeyon Henderson (NE) led in rushing with 14 carries for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns. Khalil Shakir (BUF) led in receiving with 5 catches for 65 yards.
How many fantasy points did James Cook score against the Patriots?
James Cook scored 31.1 points in PPR leagues, 30.1 in half-PPR and 29.1 in standard scoring against the Patriots in Week 15 of the 2025 season, on 2 catches for 4 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 107 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Patriots?
TreVeyon Henderson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.1 PPR points on 14.2 xFP (+15.9). Mack Hollins fell furthest short, with 8.1 points on 13.6 xFP (−5.5). 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 come back to beat the Patriots?
The Bills' chances of winning fell as low as 2% in the first half. James Cook III's 11-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. James Cook III's 11-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.
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 15 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on October 5, 2025, when the Patriots beat the Bills 23–20.
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 Bills −2.5, making the Buffalo Bills 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 26.0 points for the Bills and 23.5 for the Patriots.
Did Bills vs Patriots go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 66 points, 16.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Bills vs Patriots?
The Bills covered by 1.5 against the closing line of Bills −2.5. The final margin was 4 points.