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New England Patriots 17–24
2019-12-21 · 2019 week 16 · NFL · Gillette Stadium (outdoors, grass) · 33°F, wind 2 mph · Coaches: Sean McDermott (away), Bill Belichick (home) · Referee John Hussey · Line: New England Patriots +7, O/U 39.5
Buffalo Bills 2019 · New England Patriots 2019 · 2019 season
Score by quarter
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| NWE | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 24 |
Scoring plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9:21 | BUF | (9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. | 3–0 |
| Q1 | 1:56 | NWE | (1:56) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 539th career TD pass, ties P.Manning for 2nd all-time. NE 12-Brady 76th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70). | 3–6 |
| Q1 | 1:50 | NWE | 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. | 3–7 |
| Q2 | 5:07 | NWE | (5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. | 3–10 |
| Q2 | 0:06 | BUF | (:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. | 9–10 |
| Q2 | 0:01 | BUF | 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. | 10–10 |
| Q3 | 9:58 | NWE | (9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. | 10–13 |
| Q3 | 7:34 | BUF | (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy]. | 16–13 |
| Q3 | 7:25 | BUF | 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. | 17–13 |
| Q4 | 10:48 | NWE | (10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. | 17–16 |
| Q4 | 5:11 | NWE | (5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. | 17–22 |
Win probability
Home win probability through the game (nflfastR model). Dots mark scores. The dashed line is the Vegas-informed model, which starts from the closing point spread. NWE closed at 100%.
Turning points
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Win prob. | Swing | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | 7:34 | BUF | (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy]. | 36% → 61% | +25% | +5.44 |
| Q1 | 12:50 | NWE | (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (21-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at BUF 38. 23-M.Hyde ran ob at NE 31 for 31 yards (14-M.Sanu Sr.). | 57% → 40% | -16% | -5.98 |
| Q4 | 2:34 | BUF | (2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 10-C.Beasley to NE 8 for 25 yards (27-J.Jackson). | 17% → 30% | +13% | +2.22 |
| Q4 | 1:55 | BUF | (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at NE 15 for -6 yards (sack split by 54-D.Hightower and 70-A.Butler). | 24% → 12% | -12% | -1.29 |
| Q4 | 1:12 | BUF | (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 10-C.Beasley (27-J.Jackson) [58-J.Collins Sr.]. | 12% → 1% | -11% | -2.35 |
| Q3 | 1:09 | NWE | (1:09) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 16-J.Meyers to BUF 38 for 15 yards (21-J.Poyer). | 38% → 48% | +9% | +1.36 |
| Q4 | 9:01 | NWE | (9:01) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to BUF 29 for 30 yards (58-M.Milano). | 57% → 66% | +9% | +1.82 |
| Q2 | 0:16 | BUF | (:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 88-D.Knox for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 88-D.Knox to NE 1 for 33 yards (23-P.Chung). | 34% → 42% | +8% | +3.01 |
The eight plays that moved the offense's win probability the most (WPA); EPA is expected points added.
Team stats
| Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 21 |
| Total yards | 300 | 414 |
| Passing yards | 208 | 271 |
| Rushing yards | 92 | 143 |
| Comp–Att | 13–26 | 26–33 |
| Passing TD | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks taken | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing attempts | 23 | 35 |
| Rushing TD | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 7–46 | 3–30 |
Buffalo Bills
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Sk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Allen QB | 13 | 26 | 208 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 102.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Rush | Yds | TD | Y/C | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Devin Singletary RB | 15 | 46 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 |
Josh Allen QB | 7 | 43 | 0 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cole Beasley WR | 7 | 12 | 108 | 0 | 15.4 |
| 1 | 4 | 53 | 1 | 53.0 | |
Dawson Knox TE | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 33.0 |
Isaiah McKenzie WR | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
Devin Singletary RB | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 |
Dion Dawkins OT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
Tyler Kroft TE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Robert Foster WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | XP | XPA | Punts | P Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Corey Bojorquez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 266 |
New England Patriots
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Sk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Brady QB | 26 | 33 | 271 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 111.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Rush | Yds | TD | Y/C | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sony Michel RB | 21 | 96 | 0 | 4.6 | 0 |
Rex Burkhead RB | 5 | 20 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 5 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | |
Tom Brady QB | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rex Burkhead RB | 4 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 19.2 |
Julian Edelman WR | 5 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 14.4 |
Jakobi Meyers WR | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
Mohamed Sanu WR | 3 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 8.0 |
| 4 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 6.0 | |
| 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | |
Benjamin Watson TE | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 5.0 |
Matt LaCosse TE | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8.0 |
Sony Michel RB | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 |
Defense
| Player | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Int | PD | FF | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawrence Guy DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Stephon Gilmore CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Dont'a Hightower OLB | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Adam Butler DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ja'Whaun Bentley LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | XP | XPA | Punts | P Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nick Folk K | 3 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Jake Bailey P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 93 |
Total QBR
| Quarterback | Team | QBR | Pts added | Plays | EPA | Pass | Run | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Brady | NWE | 90.7 | 4.9 | 38 | 8.4 | 8.9 | -0.8 | 0.0 |
Josh Allen | BUF | 83.1 | 2.5 | 38 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 1.6 | -1.7 |
Charting & personnel
| Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| Dropbacks under pressure | 27% | 36% |
| Time to throw (avg s) | 2.81 | 2.69 |
| Defenders in box faced (avg) | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Top personnel | 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×47 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR ×5 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR ×1 | 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×28 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB ×19 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR ×9 |
From NFL participation data, by the team on offense.
Advanced box score (Pro Football Reference)
Buffalo Bills
Passing under pressure
| Player | Prs | Prs% | Blitz | Hurry | Hit | Sk | BadTh | BadTh% | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Allen | 8 | 25.8% | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 26.9% | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | YBC | YBC/A | YAC | YAC/A | BrkTkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Devin Singletary | 15 | 18 | 1.2 | 28 | 1.9 | 1 |
Josh Allen | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Drops | Drop% | BrkTkl | Int | Rat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dawson Knox | 1 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 61.5 |
| 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 118.7 | |
Dion Dawkins | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Isaiah McKenzie | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 89.6 |
Cole Beasley | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 88.2 |
Devin Singletary | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 79.2 |
Tyler Kroft | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
Robert Foster | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
Coverage & pass rush
| Player | Tgt | Cmp | Yds | TD | Rat | Prs | Hurry | Sk | Tkl | MTkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taron Johnson | 6 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 113.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 |
Tremaine Edmunds | 6 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 89.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 | 1 |
Jordan Poyer | 3 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 118.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 1 |
Matt Milano | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 | 2 |
Micah Hyde | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 84.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | |
Levi Wallace | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 56.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
Lorenzo Alexander | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 139.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 |
Shaq Lawson | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | |||
Jerry Hughes | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | |||
Trent Murphy | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | |||
Ed Oliver | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Star Lotulelei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 |
New England Patriots
Passing under pressure
| Player | Prs | Prs% | Blitz | Hurry | Hit | Sk | BadTh | BadTh% | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Brady | 11 | 32.4% | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12.9% | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | YBC | YBC/A | YAC | YAC/A | BrkTkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sony Michel | 21 | 29 | 1.4 | 67 | 3.2 | 6 |
Rex Burkhead | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 |
Tom Brady | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Drops | Drop% | BrkTkl | Int | Rat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Julian Edelman | 1 | 16.7% | 1 | 0 | 116.7 |
Matt LaCosse | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 139.6 |
Rex Burkhead | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 118.7 |
Jakobi Meyers | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 101.4 |
Benjamin Watson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 86.8 | |
| 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | |
Mohamed Sanu | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 72.1 |
Sony Michel | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 56.2 |
Coverage & pass rush
| Player | Tgt | Cmp | Yds | TD | Rat | Prs | Hurry | Sk | Tkl | MTkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 82 | 0 | 77.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | |
Stephon Gilmore | 5 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 53.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Patrick Chung | 3 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 75.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 |
Joejuan Williams | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 56.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Jamie Collins | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 116.7 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 |
Devin McCourty | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 158.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 |
Kyle Van Noy | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 79.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 |
Dont'a Hightower | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | |||
Lawrence Guy | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | |||
Adam Butler | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Danny Shelton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | |||
Duron Harmon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | |||
Chase Winovich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Snap counts
Buffalo Bills
| Player | Pos | Off | Off% | Def | Def% | ST | ST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quinton Spain | G | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Dion Dawkins | T | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Cody Ford | T | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Jon Feliciano | G | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Josh Allen | QB | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Devin Singletary | RB | 52 | 96% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| WR | 52 | 96% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | |
Mitch Morse | C | 48 | 89% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Cole Beasley | WR | 46 | 85% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Dawson Knox | TE | 40 | 74% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 23% |
Isaiah McKenzie | WR | 31 | 57% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Tyler Kroft | TE | 17 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 13 | 50% |
Andre Roberts | WR | 13 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 8 | 31% |
Robert Foster | WR | 8 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 17 | 65% |
| FB | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 13 | 50% | |
Spencer Long | C | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Lee Smith | TE | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Frank Gore | RB | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Ryan Bates | T | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
Matt Milano | LB | 0 | 0% | 73 | 100% | 11 | 42% |
Jordan Poyer | SS | 0 | 0% | 73 | 100% | 8 | 31% |
Tremaine Edmunds | LB | 0 | 0% | 73 | 100% | 4 | 15% |
Micah Hyde | FS | 0 | 0% | 72 | 99% | 4 | 15% |
Tre'Davious White | CB | 0 | 0% | 72 | 99% | 4 | 15% |
Trent Murphy | DE | 0 | 0% | 52 | 71% | 3 | 12% |
Shaq Lawson | DE | 0 | 0% | 48 | 66% | 4 | 15% |
| DT | 0 | 0% | 45 | 62% | 3 | 12% | |
Jerry Hughes | DE | 0 | 0% | 44 | 60% | 0 | 0% |
Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0% | 41 | 56% | 2 | 8% |
Star Lotulelei | DT | 0 | 0% | 39 | 53% | 4 | 15% |
Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0% | 39 | 53% | 0 | 0% |
Levi Wallace | CB | 0 | 0% | 37 | 51% | 0 | 0% |
Lorenzo Alexander | LB | 0 | 0% | 36 | 49% | 17 | 65% |
| CB | 0 | 0% | 35 | 48% | 12 | 46% | |
Corey Liuget | DT | 0 | 0% | 21 | 29% | 1 | 4% |
| DE | 0 | 0% | 2 | 3% | 10 | 38% | |
Kurt Coleman | FS | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 13 | 50% |
Siran Neal | SS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 19 | 73% |
Senorise Perry | RB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 19 | 73% |
Julian Stanford | LB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 19 | 73% |
Jaquan Johnson | SS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 46% |
| LB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 46% | |
Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 38% |
Reid Ferguson | LS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 38% |
| K | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 7 | 27% |
New England Patriots
| Player | Pos | Off | Off% | Def | Def% | ST | ST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shaq Mason | G | 73 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
Ted Karras | C | 73 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
Joe Thuney | G | 73 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| T | 73 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | |
Tom Brady | QB | 73 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Mohamed Sanu | WR | 70 | 96% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 23% |
Julian Edelman | WR | 52 | 71% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Marshall Newhouse | T | 46 | 63% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
Matt LaCosse | TE | 46 | 63% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| WR | 37 | 51% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | |
| RB | 33 | 45% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% | |
Sony Michel | RB | 31 | 42% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
Benjamin Watson | TE | 31 | 42% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Marcus Cannon | T | 27 | 37% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
Elandon Roberts | LB | 21 | 29% | 2 | 4% | 3 | 12% |
Rex Burkhead | RB | 19 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 17 | 65% |
Jakobi Meyers | WR | 14 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Phillip Dorsett | WR | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Brandon Bolden | RB | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 85% |
Matthew Slater | WR | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 19 | 73% |
Devin McCourty | FS | 0 | 0% | 54 | 100% | 12 | 46% |
Patrick Chung | SS | 0 | 0% | 54 | 100% | 5 | 19% |
Kyle Van Noy | LB | 0 | 0% | 54 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| CB | 0 | 0% | 52 | 96% | 7 | 27% | |
Jamie Collins | LB | 0 | 0% | 52 | 96% | 4 | 15% |
Stephon Gilmore | CB | 0 | 0% | 52 | 96% | 0 | 0% |
Dont'a Hightower | LB | 0 | 0% | 49 | 91% | 5 | 19% |
| DE | 0 | 0% | 34 | 63% | 10 | 38% | |
Adam Butler | DT | 0 | 0% | 30 | 56% | 10 | 38% |
Duron Harmon | SS | 0 | 0% | 30 | 56% | 6 | 23% |
Joejuan Williams | CB | 0 | 0% | 29 | 54% | 15 | 58% |
Lawrence Guy | DT | 0 | 0% | 29 | 54% | 9 | 35% |
Danny Shelton | DT | 0 | 0% | 27 | 50% | 6 | 23% |
Terrence Brooks | SS | 0 | 0% | 16 | 30% | 8 | 31% |
Chase Winovich | DE | 0 | 0% | 11 | 20% | 17 | 65% |
Shilique Calhoun | LB | 0 | 0% | 6 | 11% | 8 | 31% |
| DE | 0 | 0% | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | |
Jason McCourty | CB | 0 | 0% | 4 | 7% | 1 | 4% |
Ja'Whaun Bentley | LB | 0 | 0% | 3 | 6% | 4 | 15% |
Justin Bethel | CB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 85% |
Nate Ebner | FS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 85% |
Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 46% |
Joe Cardona | LS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 23% |
James Ferentz | C | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
Injury report, week 16 (11)
| Team | Player | Pos | Injury | Game status | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Corey Liuget | DT | Knee | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| BUF | Ty Nsekhe | T | Ankle | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice |
| BUF | Frank Gore | RB | Rest | Full Participation in Practice | |
| BUF | Jerry Hughes | DE | Rest | Full Participation in Practice | |
| BUF | Lorenzo Alexander | LB | Rest | Full Participation in Practice | |
| NWE | Ja'Whaun Bentley | LB | Knee | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| NWE | Jamie Collins | LB | Shoulder | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| NWE | Jason McCourty | CB | Groin | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| NWE | CB | Groin | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | |
| NWE | Julian Edelman | WR | Knee / Shoulder | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| NWE | Danny Shelton | DT | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice |
Officials
| Position | Official | # |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | John Hussey | 35 |
| Back Judge | Brad Freeman | 88 |
| Down Judge | Kevin Codey | 16 |
| Field Judge | Allen Baynes | 56 |
| Line Judge | Carl Johnson | 101 |
| Side Judge | Jabir Walker | 26 |
| Umpire | Alan Eck | 76 |
Play-by-play
Show every play (169)
Each play carries its expected points added, the offense's win probability before the snap and, where charted, formation, personnel and play tags.
Quarter 1
- 15:00 GAME EPA +0.0 WP 55%
- 15:00 NWE 4-S.Hauschka kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to NE 0. 38-B.Bolden to NE 21 for 21 yards (57-L.Alexander, 51-J.Stanford). EPA -0.5 WP 55%
- 14:54 NWE 1 & 10 (14:54) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel up the middle to NE 24 for 3 yards (98-S.Lotulelei; 93-T.Murphy). EPA -0.3 WP 54% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 14:22 NWE 2 & 7 (14:22) (Shotgun) 34-R.Burkhead up the middle to NE 28 for 4 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). EPA +0.0 WP 53% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR
- 13:37 NWE 3 & 3 (13:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 35 for 7 yards (23-M.Hyde). NE 11- Edelman 564th career rec from Brady, most all-time (Welker 563). EPA +1.4 WP 54% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure IN COVER_1
- 12:50 NWE 1 & 10 (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (21-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at BUF 38. 23-M.Hyde ran ob at NE 31 for 31 yards (14-M.Sanu Sr.). EPA -6.0 WP 57% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_1
- 12:31 BUF 1 & 10 (12:31) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to NE 25 for 6 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA +0.3 WP 60% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 11:53 BUF 2 & 4 (11:53) 26-D.Singletary up the middle to NE 22 for 3 yards (71-D.Shelton). EPA -0.0 WP 61% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 11:32 BUF 3 & 1 (11:32) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen up the middle to NE 20 for 2 yards (23-P.Chung). EPA +0.4 WP 60% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 10:54 BUF 1 & 10 (10:54) 15-J.Brown right end to NE 17 for 3 yards (24-S.Gilmore). EPA -0.2 WP 62% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 10:15 BUF 2 & 7 (10:15) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to NE 17 for no gain (23-P.Chung, 93-L.Guy). EPA -0.7 WP 61% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:30 BUF 3 & 7 (9:30) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Knox. EPA -1.0 WP 59% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER COVER_1
- 9:21 BUF 4 & 7 (9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. EPA +0.3 WP 55%
- 9:16 NWE 4-S.Hauschka kicks 60 yards from BUF 35 to NE 5. 38-B.Bolden to NE 25 for 20 yards (16-R.Foster). EPA +0.0 WP 44%
- 9:10 NWE 1 & 10 (9:10) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at NE 31 for 6 yards (24-T.Johnson). EPA +0.2 WP 44% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_6
- 8:44 NWE 2 & 4 (8:44) (Shotgun) 34-R.Burkhead left end to NE 37 for 6 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). EPA +0.6 WP 44% PISTOL 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 8:00 NWE 1 & 10 (8:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 34-R.Burkhead to NE 41 for 4 yards (58-M.Milano). PENALTY on BUF-39-L.Wallace, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NE 37 - No Play. EPA +0.3 WP 46% EMPTY 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR
- 7:28 NWE 1 & 10 (7:28) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left end to NE 49 for 7 yards (39-L.Wallace; 49-T.Edmunds). EPA +0.4 WP 46% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 6:51 NWE 2 & 3 (6:51) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 39 for 12 yards (57-L.Alexander). EPA +0.8 WP 48% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 6:05 NWE 1 & 10 (6:05) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 33 for 6 yards (21-J.Poyer, 93-T.Murphy). EPA +0.2 WP 52% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 5:27 NWE 2 & 4 (5:27) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel right guard to BUF 31 for 2 yards (58-M.Milano, 49-T.Edmunds). EPA -0.4 WP 53% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 4:44 NWE 3 & 2 (4:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry pushed ob at BUF 22 for 9 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA +1.3 WP 51% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_3
- 4:09 NWE 1 & 10 (4:09) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-B.Watson to BUF 15 for 7 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +0.3 WP 57% I_FORM 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR,1 LB IN COVER_1
- 3:25 NWE 2 & 3 (3:25) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel right guard to BUF 14 for 1 yard (93-T.Murphy). EPA -0.4 WP 57% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 2:42 NWE 3 & 2 (2:42) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-B.Watson to BUF 8 for 6 yards (49-T.Edmunds). EPA +0.9 WP 57% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH COVER_3
- 1:56 NWE 1 & 8 (1:56) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 539th career TD pass, ties P.Manning for 2nd all-time. NE 12-Brady 76th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70). TD EPA +1.5 WP 59% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB GO COVER_1
- 1:50 NWE 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. EPA +0.1 WP 62%
- 1:50 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 38%
- 1:50 BUF 1 & 10 (1:50) 26-D.Singletary right tackle to BUF 32 for 7 yards (32-D.McCourty, 58-J.Collins Sr.). EPA +0.4 WP 38% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 1:17 BUF 2 & 3 (1:17) 26-D.Singletary left guard to BUF 37 for 5 yards (27-J.Jackson, 23-P.Chung). EPA +0.3 WP 38% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 0:38 BUF 1 & 10 (:38) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley ran ob at NE 49 for 14 yards. EPA +0.9 WP 41% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_3
- 0:03 BUF 1 & 10 (:03) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 88-D.Knox. EPA -0.5 WP 41% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure CROSS COVER_2
- 0:00 BUF END QUARTER 1 EPA +0.0 WP 39%
Quarter 2
- 15:00 BUF 2 & 10 (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary to NE 47 for 2 yards (53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.7 WP 39% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_3
- 14:16 BUF 3 & 8 (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 10-C.Beasley. EPA -1.7 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CROSS COVER_1
- 14:12 BUF 4 & 8 (14:12) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 46 yards to NE 1, Center-69-R.Ferguson, downed by BUF-33-S.Neal. EPA +0.6 WP 35%
- 14:02 NWE 1 & 10 (14:02) 26-S.Michel left guard to NE 2 for 1 yard (98-S.Lotulelei). EPA -0.2 WP 63% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 13:21 NWE 2 & 9 (13:21) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 26-S.Michel pushed ob at NE 7 for 5 yards (29-K.Johnson, 57-L.Alexander). EPA -0.3 WP 61% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR FLAT COVER_3
- 12:42 NWE 3 & 4 (12:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 24 for 17 yards (24-T.Johnson). EPA +1.6 WP 58% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure IN COVER_1
- 11:52 Timeout #1 by NE at 11:52. EPA +0.0 WP 65%
- 11:52 NWE 1 & 10 (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-M.Sanu Sr. to NE 34 for 10 yards (58-M.Milano) [91-E.Oliver]. EPA +0.7 WP 65% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure IN COVER_4
- 11:10 NWE 1 & 10 (11:10) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right [90-S.Lawson]. thrown away from outside the pocket, NE-34 was in area EPA -0.5 WP 67% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure COVER_1
- 11:01 NWE 2 & 10 (11:01) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel right tackle to NE 42 for 8 yards (97-J.Phillips, 55-J.Hughes). EPA +0.3 WP 65% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 10:16 NWE 3 & 2 (10:16) 28-J.White up the middle to NE 46 for 4 yards (90-S.Lawson). EPA +0.9 WP 67% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:39 NWE 1 & 10 (9:39) (Shotgun) 15-N.Harry left end to BUF 36 for 18 yards (29-K.Johnson). reverse EPA +1.2 WP 69% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 8:54 NWE 1 & 10 (8:54) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left end to BUF 40 for -4 yards (97-J.Phillips, 49-T.Edmunds). EPA -1.2 WP 73% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 8:13 NWE 2 & 14 (8:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry pushed ob at BUF 28 for 12 yards (23-M.Hyde). EPA +1.1 WP 71% EMPTY 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_4
- 7:31 NWE 3 & 2 (7:31) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle to BUF 27 for 1 yard (91-E.Oliver). NE-61-M.Cannon was injured during the play. He is Out. EPA -0.9 WP 72% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 6:51 NWE 4 & 1 (6:51) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 26 for 1 yard (57-L.Alexander, 58-M.Milano). measurement EPA +1.6 WP 67% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 6:24 NWE 1 & 10 (6:24) 34-R.Burkhead up the middle to BUF 19 for 7 yards (97-J.Phillips, 57-L.Alexander). PENALTY on NE-38-B.Bolden, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 20. EPA -0.7 WP 74% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 5:53 NWE 1 & 14 (5:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 11-J.Edelman. EPA -0.4 WP 72% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_1
- 5:49 NWE 2 & 14 (5:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 15-N.Harry. EPA -0.6 WP 71% EMPTY 1 RB, 0 TE, 4 WR pressure GO COVER_1
- 5:44 NWE 3 & 14 (5:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at BUF 18 for 12 yards (24-T.Johnson). EPA +0.4 WP 68% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_1
- 5:07 NWE 4 & 2 (5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. EPA +0.4 WP 72%
- 5:04 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 29%
- 5:04 BUF 1 & 10 (5:04) 26-D.Singletary right guard to BUF 26 for 1 yard (93-L.Guy). EPA -0.5 WP 29% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 4:25 BUF 2 & 9 (4:25) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie to BUF 29 for 3 yards (27-J.Jackson). EPA -0.2 WP 28% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CROSS COVER_1
- 3:40 BUF 3 & 6 (3:40) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 10-C.Beasley (27-J.Jackson). EPA -1.1 WP 27% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_1
- 3:36 BUF 4 & 6 (3:36) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 57 yards to NE 14, Center-69-R.Ferguson, downed by BUF-32-S.Perry. EPA +0.5 WP 24%
- 3:21 NWE 1 & 10 (3:21) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel left guard to NE 19 for 5 yards (93-T.Murphy). EPA +0.1 WP 75% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:41 NWE 2 & 5 (2:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-B.Watson to NE 21 for 2 yards (23-M.Hyde). EPA -0.3 WP 75% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR FLAT COVER_3
- 2:00 NWE 3 & 3 (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 15-N.Harry. PENALTY on BUF-27-T.White, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NE 21 - No Play. EPA +1.1 WP 75% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 0 TE, 4 WR
- 1:55 NWE 1 & 10 (1:55) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 26-S.Michel. EPA -0.4 WP 77% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure FLAT COVER_1
- 1:52 NWE 2 & 10 (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 14-M.Sanu Sr.. EPA -0.4 WP 75% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_1
- 1:49 NWE 3 & 10 (1:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White to NE 37 for 6 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA -0.5 WP 74% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_1
- 1:41 Timeout #1 by BUF at 01:41. EPA +0.0 WP 75%
- 1:41 NWE 4 & 4 (1:41) 7-J.Bailey punts 40 yards to BUF 23, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 18-A.Roberts. EPA -0.6 WP 75%
- 1:33 BUF 1 & 10 (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 10-C.Beasley. EPA -0.2 WP 28% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT 2_MAN
- 1:29 BUF 2 & 10 (1:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 15 for -8 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA -0.9 WP 27% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 1:23 Timeout #2 by NE at 01:23. EPA +0.0 WP 21%
- 1:23 BUF 3 & 18 (1:23) (Shotgun) PENALTY on BUF-26-D.Singletary, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 15 - No Play. EPA -0.2 WP 21% 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 1:23 BUF 3 & 23 (1:23) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary up the middle to BUF 22 for 12 yards (32-D.McCourty). EPA +0.1 WP 20% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 1:16 Timeout #3 by NE at 01:16. EPA +0.0 WP 22%
- 1:16 BUF 4 & 11 (1:16) (Punt formation) PENALTY on BUF-69-R.Ferguson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 22 - No Play. EPA -0.2 WP 22%
- 1:16 BUF 4 & 16 (1:16) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 43 yards to NE 40, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 14-M.Sanu Sr. to 50 for 10 yards (16-R.Foster). EPA -1.3 WP 22%
- 1:08 NWE 1 & 10 (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White to BUF 45 for 5 yards (49-T.Edmunds). EPA -0.0 WP 79% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ANGLE COVER_4
- 0:44 NWE 2 & 5 (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 28-J.White. EPA -0.3 WP 79% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure OUT COVER_1
- 0:40 NWE 3 & 5 (:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Sanu Sr. pushed ob at BUF 41 for 4 yards (23-M.Hyde). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. EPA -0.7 WP 78% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_3
- 0:36 NWE 4 & 1 (:36) 15-N.Harry left end to BUF 41 for no gain (29-K.Johnson). EPA -1.6 WP 77% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 0:33 BUF 1 & 10 (:33) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to 15-J.Brown. EPA -0.2 WP 30% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR IN COVER_1
- 0:28 BUF 2 & 10 (:28) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard to NE 43 for 16 yards (50-C.Winovich; 32-D.McCourty). EPA +0.7 WP 28% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 0:20 Timeout #2 by BUF at 00:20. EPA +0.0 WP 31%
- 0:20 BUF 1 & 10 (:20) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley pushed ob at NE 34 for 9 yards (27-J.Jackson). EPA +0.4 WP 31% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_1
- 0:16 BUF 2 & 1 (:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 88-D.Knox for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 88-D.Knox to NE 1 for 33 yards (23-P.Chung). EPA +3.0 WP 34% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER COVER_1
- 0:10 Timeout #3 by BUF at 00:10. EPA +0.0 WP 42%
- 0:10 BUF 1 & 1 (:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 81-T.Kroft (51-J.Bentley). EPA -0.5 WP 42% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 3 TE, 0 WR OUT COVER_0
- 0:06 BUF 2 & 1 (:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. TD EPA +2.9 WP 41% JUMBO 6 OL, 1 RB, 3 TE, 0 WR COVER_0
- 0:01 BUF 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. EPA +0.1 WP 47%
- 0:01 NWE 4-S.Hauschka kicks onside 18 yards from BUF 35 to NE 47. 34-R.Burkhead (didn't try to advance) to NE 47 for no gain. EPA +0.0 WP 53%
- 0:00 END QUARTER 2 WP 47%
Quarter 3
- 15:00 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 67 yards from NE 35 to BUF -2. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 20 for 22 yards (29-J.Bethel, 50-C.Winovich). EPA -0.4 WP 47%
- 14:54 BUF 1 & 10 (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Beasley pushed ob at BUF 48 for 28 yards (32-D.McCourty). EPA +2.0 WP 45% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT COVER_1
- 14:13 BUF 1 & 10 (14:13) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 36 for -12 yards (93-L.Guy). Penalty on BUF-60-M.Morse, Offensive Holding, declined. Penalty on BUF-70-C.Ford, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. EPA -1.7 WP 51% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 14:00 BUF 2 & 22 (14:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left end pushed ob at BUF 46 for 10 yards (21-D.Harmon). EPA -0.2 WP 45% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 13:22 BUF 3 & 12 (13:22) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to 10-C.Beasley (54-D.Hightower). EPA -1.4 WP 43% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR IN COVER_0
- 13:19 BUF 4 & 12 (13:19) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 38 yards to NE 16, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 14-M.Sanu Sr. to NE 23 for 7 yards (29-K.Johnson). EPA -0.2 WP 39%
- 13:10 NWE 1 & 10 (13:10) 26-S.Michel left tackle to NE 30 for 7 yards (39-L.Wallace, 58-M.Milano). EPA +0.5 WP 56% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 12:25 NWE 2 & 3 (12:25) 26-S.Michel right end to NE 34 for 4 yards (57-L.Alexander). EPA +0.3 WP 58% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 11:42 NWE 1 & 10 (11:42) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-R.Burkhead pushed ob at BUF 35 for 31 yards (23-M.Hyde). EPA +1.9 WP 58% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure WHEEL COVER_1
- 11:27 NWE 1 & 10 (11:27) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel right guard to BUF 33 for 2 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA -0.4 WP 65% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 10:50 NWE 2 & 8 (10:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on NE-11-J.Edelman, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 33 - No Play. EPA -1.3 WP 64% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 10:42 NWE 2 & 18 (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 14-M.Sanu Sr. [97-J.Phillips]. EPA -1.0 WP 57% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_4
- 10:38 NWE 3 & 18 (10:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-M.Sanu Sr. to BUF 33 for 10 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA -0.3 WP 53% EMPTY 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_4
- 9:58 NWE 4 & 8 (9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. EPA +2.0 WP 56%
- 9:54 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 64 yards from NE 35 to BUF 1. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 36 for 35 yards (38-B.Bolden). EPA +0.8 WP 37%
- 9:48 BUF 1 & 10 (9:48) 26-D.Singletary right guard to BUF 37 for 1 yard (71-D.Shelton; 54-D.Hightower). EPA -0.5 WP 40% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:23 BUF 2 & 9 (9:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie pushed ob at BUF 45 for 8 yards (23-P.Chung). EPA +0.7 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_2
- 8:51 BUF 3 & 1 (8:51) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary up the middle to 50 for 5 yards (32-D.McCourty, 54-D.Hightower). EPA +0.8 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 8:13 BUF 1 & 10 (8:13) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 47 for -3 yards (53-K.Van Noy, 55-J.Simon). EPA -1.0 WP 42% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 7:34 BUF 2 & 13 (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy]. TD EPA +5.4 WP 36% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure POST COVER_1
- 7:25 BUF 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. EPA +0.1 WP 61%
- 7:25 NWE 4-S.Hauschka kicks 64 yards from BUF 35 to NE 1. 38-B.Bolden to NE 35 for 34 yards (92-D.Johnson, 29-K.Johnson). EPA +0.6 WP 39%
- 7:15 NWE 1 & 10 (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White to NE 39 for 4 yards (49-T.Edmunds). EPA -0.1 WP 41% EMPTY 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_3
- 6:34 NWE 2 & 6 (6:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 16-J.Meyers to NE 38 for -1 yards (39-L.Wallace, 91-E.Oliver) [93-T.Murphy]. EPA -1.0 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT COVER_1
- 5:53 NWE 3 & 7 (5:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White to BUF 44 for 18 yards (57-L.Alexander). PENALTY on NE-84-B.Watson, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NE 38 - No Play. EPA -1.2 WP 34% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 5:30 NWE 3 & 17 (5:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White to NE 37 for 9 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA -0.4 WP 30% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_2
- 4:56 NWE 4 & 8 (4:56) 7-J.Bailey punts 53 yards to BUF 10, Center-49-J.Cardona. 18-A.Roberts ran ob at BUF 27 for 17 yards (50-C.Winovich). EPA -0.4 WP 31%
- 4:46 BUF 1 & 10 (4:46) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 31 for 4 yards (58-J.Collins Sr.). EPA -0.1 WP 66% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 4:15 BUF 2 & 6 (4:15) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 33 for 2 yards (53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.5 WP 65% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 3:32 BUF 3 & 4 (3:32) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left guard to BUF 36 for 3 yards (58-J.Collins Sr.; 53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.8 WP 65% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:34 BUF 4 & 1 (2:34) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 43 yards to NE 21, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 14-M.Sanu Sr. to NE 21 for no gain (32-S.Perry, 33-S.Neal). EPA -0.5 WP 64%
- 2:25 NWE 1 & 10 (2:25) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to NE 46 for 25 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +1.8 WP 36% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 1:50 NWE 1 & 10 (1:50) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left guard to NE 47 for 1 yard (21-J.Poyer, 91-E.Oliver). EPA -0.6 WP 41% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 1:09 NWE 2 & 9 (1:09) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 16-J.Meyers to BUF 38 for 15 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +1.4 WP 38% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB CROSS COVER_3
- 0:29 NWE 1 & 10 (:29) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 15 for 23 yards (24-T.Johnson). EPA +1.5 WP 48% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN COVER_3
- 0:00 NWE END QUARTER 3 EPA +0.0 WP 55%
Quarter 4
- 15:00 NWE 1 & 10 (15:00) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left end to BUF 21 for -6 yards (90-S.Lawson). EPA -1.4 WP 55% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 14:24 NWE 2 & 16 (14:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to BUF 10 for 11 yards (49-T.Edmunds, 24-T.Johnson). EPA +0.6 WP 50% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR OUT COVER_4
- 13:39 NWE 3 & 5 (13:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-R.Burkhead pushed ob at BUF 5 for 5 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +1.6 WP 55% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR OUT COVER_4
- 12:59 NWE 1 & 5 (12:59) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 5 for no gain (98-S.Lotulelei; 49-T.Edmunds). EPA -0.5 WP 59% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 12:14 NWE 2 & 5 (12:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 14-M.Sanu Sr.. 28-J.White right end to BUF 5 for no gain (23-M.Hyde, 93-T.Murphy). EPA -1.0 WP 57% WILDCAT 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 11:32 NWE 3 & 5 (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles right end to BUF 2 for 3 yards (91-E.Oliver, 23-M.Hyde). EPA -1.4 WP 54% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR
- 10:48 NWE 4 & 2 (10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. EPA +0.0 WP 50%
- 10:45 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 56%
- 10:45 BUF 1 & 10 (10:45) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard to BUF 26 for 1 yard (93-L.Guy, 58-J.Collins Sr.). EPA -0.5 WP 56% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 10:03 BUF 2 & 9 (10:03) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 20 for -6 yards (55-J.Simon). EPA -1.5 WP 54% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:18 BUF 3 & 15 (9:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to 15-J.Brown. EPA -0.8 WP 48% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR POST COVER_1
- 9:10 BUF 4 & 15 (9:10) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 39 yards to NE 41, Center-69-R.Ferguson, fair catch by 14-M.Sanu Sr.. EPA -0.4 WP 44%
- 9:01 NWE 1 & 10 (9:01) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to BUF 29 for 30 yards (58-M.Milano). EPA +1.8 WP 57% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_3
- 8:20 NWE 1 & 10 (8:20) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 21 for 8 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +0.6 WP 66% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 7:39 NWE 2 & 2 (7:39) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle to BUF 14 for 7 yards (21-J.Poyer). EPA +0.4 WP 69% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 7:02 NWE 1 & 10 (7:02) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel left tackle to BUF 8 for 6 yards (58-M.Milano, 21-J.Poyer). EPA +0.2 WP 69% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 6:19 NWE 2 & 4 (6:19) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead left guard to BUF 5 for 3 yards (21-J.Poyer, 58-M.Milano). EPA +0.1 WP 74% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 5:40 NWE 3 & 1 (5:40) 12-T.Brady up the middle to BUF 2 for 3 yards (49-T.Edmunds). EPA +1.0 WP 74% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 5:11 Timeout #1 by BUF at 05:11. EPA +0.0 WP 78%
- 5:11 NWE 1 & 2 (5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at BUF 2 - No Play. EPA +0.2 WP 78% 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR,1 LB
- 5:11 NWE 1 & 1 (5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. TD EPA +0.6 WP 79% JUMBO 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR,1 LB
- 5:06 NWE NE 52-Roberts eligible TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. EPA +1.1 WP 81% I_FORM 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR,1 LB
- 5:06 BUF 7-J.Bailey kicks 50 yards from 50 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 15%
- 5:06 BUF 1 & 10 (5:06) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary up the middle to BUF 25 for no gain (71-D.Shelton; 93-L.Guy). EPA -0.5 WP 15% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 4:31 BUF 2 & 10 (4:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley pushed ob at BUF 38 for 13 yards (27-J.Jackson). EPA +1.3 WP 13% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_1
- 4:24 BUF 1 & 10 (4:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 15-J.Brown (24-S.Gilmore). EPA -0.5 WP 17% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT COVER_1
- 4:20 BUF 2 & 10 (4:20) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Beasley to 50 for 12 yards (58-J.Collins Sr.). EPA +1.2 WP 15% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure HITCH COVER_3
- 3:46 BUF 1 & 10 (3:46) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles left tackle ran ob at NE 39 for 11 yards (27-J.Jackson). EPA +0.6 WP 16% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 3:39 BUF 1 & 10 (3:39) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to 16-R.Foster. EPA -0.5 WP 20% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO COVER_1
- 3:33 Timeout #2 by BUF at 03:33. EPA +0.0 WP 18%
- 3:33 BUF 2 & 10 (3:33) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley ran ob at NE 32 for 7 yards (32-D.McCourty). EPA +0.4 WP 18% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_0
- 3:29 BUF 3 & 3 (3:29) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard to NE 30 for 2 yards (70-A.Butler, 55-J.Simon). EPA -0.8 WP 18% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 3:08 BUF 4 & 1 (3:08) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen left tackle to NE 28 for 2 yards (33-J.Williams). BUF-60-M.Morse was injured during the play. EPA +1.5 WP 13% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:42 BUF 1 & 10 (2:42) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles up the middle to NE 20 for 8 yards (53-K.Van Noy). PENALTY on BUF, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at NE 28 - No Play. EPA -0.5 WP 19% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:34 BUF 1 & 15 (2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 10-C.Beasley to NE 8 for 25 yards (27-J.Jackson). EPA +2.2 WP 17% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure IN COVER_2
- 2:21 Timeout #1 by NE at 02:21. EPA +0.0 WP 30%
- 2:21 BUF 1 & 8 (2:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left tackle to NE 9 for -1 yards (58-J.Collins Sr., 93-L.Guy). EPA -0.8 WP 30% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:00 BUF 2 & 9 (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Knox. EPA -0.7 WP 27% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER COVER_0
- 1:55 BUF 3 & 9 (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at NE 15 for -6 yards (sack split by 54-D.Hightower and 70-A.Butler). EPA -1.3 WP 24% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 1:12 BUF 4 & 15 (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 10-C.Beasley (27-J.Jackson) [58-J.Collins Sr.]. EPA -2.3 WP 12% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CORNER COVER_0
- 1:05 NWE 1 & 10 (1:05) 12-T.Brady kneels to NE 14 for -1 yards. EPA +0.0 WP 99% 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
- 0:23 NWE 2 & 11 (:23) 12-T.Brady kneels to NE 13 for -1 yards. Patriots 11th consecutive division title, extends record for most consecutive division titles since 1970 (Rams 7). Patriots 16th consecutive win vs. Bills, t-3rd longest NFL win streak vs. single opponent. Patriots 13th 12-win season since merger, t-most all-time (SF). NE 12-Brady 32nd career win vs. Bills, extends NFL record for wins vs. single opponent. EPA +0.0 WP 99% 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
- 0:00 NWE END GAME













































































