New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills match player stats from October 5, 2025 capture a razor-thin AFC East game that turned on efficiency and turnovers. New England edged Buffalo 23–20. The Patriots leaned on steady quarterback play, red-zone rushing, and one crucial takeaway; the Bills produced big moments but couldn’t overcome mistakes.
Drake Maye delivered a clean, high-yield passing night: 22-of-30 for 273 yards (9.1 per attempt) with no touchdowns and no interceptions. That line kept New England on schedule. Stefon Diggs was the engine, catching 10 passes for 146 yards on 12 targets. Hunter Henry (2 for 46) and Kayshon Boutte (3 for 43) provided chunk gains that set up scoring drives.
The Patriots finished drives on the ground. Rhamondre Stevenson scored twice, converting short-yardage chances even though he totaled only 14 yards on seven carries. TreVeyon Henderson (24 yards) and Antonio Gibson (21) split complementary work as New England posted 71 rushing yards at 3.2 per carry — not dominant, but timely.
Buffalo’s passing numbers were similar, but the gap came in ball security. Josh Allen went 22-of-31 for 253 yards, two touchdown passes, and one interception. Dalton Kincaid led the way with 108 yards on six grabs, and Khalil Shakir added six catches for 45. Allen also paced the run game with 53 yards, while James Cook III chipped in 49, helping Buffalo reach 118 rushing yards overall.
The decisive stat sits in the turnover column. Both teams fumbled twice, but New England lost only one, while Buffalo lost both and threw the game’s only interception. That gave the Patriots extra snaps in a one-score contest. New England’s defense also generated pressure, contributing to four sacks of Allen. Buffalo matched with four sacks of Maye, yet couldn’t steal a possession.
Special teams sealed it. Andy Borregales hit all three field goals, including a long 52-yarder, and added two extra points for 11 total. Matt Prater was perfect on two field goals for Buffalo, but New England’s extra possession and extra kick were the edge.
Tips / interesting notes:
• A turnover-free QB line can beat flashier stats in close games.
• Two short rushing TDs can outweigh higher total rushing yardage.
• Diggs seeing 12 targets shows how one matchup can shape the night.
• Losing three takeaways (two fumbles + a pick) is almost impossible to survive in a three-point finish.
Passing
| Team |
QB |
C/ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
INT |
SACKS |
QBR |
RTG |
| Patriots |
Drake Maye |
22/30 |
273 |
9.1 |
0 |
0 |
4–6 |
71.0 |
101.1 |
| Bills |
Josh Allen |
22/31 |
253 |
8.2 |
2 |
1 |
1–8 |
48.1 |
103.3 |
Rushing
| Team |
Player |
CAR |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
| Patriots |
TreVeyon Henderson |
6 |
24 |
4.0 |
0 |
13 |
| Patriots |
Antonio Gibson |
6 |
21 |
3.5 |
0 |
8 |
| Patriots |
Rhamondre Stevenson |
7 |
14 |
2.0 |
2 |
7 |
| Patriots |
Drake Maye |
3 |
12 |
4.0 |
0 |
9 |
| Patriots |
Team Total |
22 |
71 |
3.2 |
2 |
13 |
| Bills |
Josh Allen |
9 |
53 |
5.9 |
0 |
19 |
| Bills |
James Cook III |
15 |
49 |
3.3 |
0 |
9 |
| Bills |
Ty Johnson |
2 |
10 |
5.0 |
0 |
7 |
| Bills |
Khalil Shakir |
1 |
5 |
5.0 |
0 |
5 |
| Bills |
Ray Davis |
2 |
1 |
0.5 |
0 |
1 |
| Bills |
Team Total |
29 |
118 |
4.1 |
0 |
19 |
Receiving
| Team |
Player |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
TGTS |
| Patriots |
Stefon Diggs |
10 |
146 |
14.6 |
0 |
32 |
12 |
| Patriots |
Hunter Henry |
2 |
46 |
23.0 |
0 |
24 |
4 |
| Patriots |
Kayshon Boutte |
3 |
43 |
14.3 |
0 |
19 |
3 |
| Patriots |
DeMario Douglas |
2 |
17 |
8.5 |
0 |
10 |
3 |
| Patriots |
Rhamondre Stevenson |
2 |
13 |
6.5 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
| Patriots |
Antonio Gibson |
1 |
5 |
5.0 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
| Patriots |
TreVeyon Henderson |
2 |
3 |
1.5 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
| Patriots |
Team Total |
22 |
273 |
12.4 |
0 |
32 |
28 |
| Bills |
Dalton Kincaid |
6 |
108 |
18.0 |
0 |
23 |
6 |
| Bills |
Khalil Shakir |
6 |
45 |
7.5 |
0 |
18 |
9 |
| Bills |
Joshua Palmer |
2 |
36 |
18.0 |
0 |
23 |
2 |
| Bills |
Curtis Samuel |
2 |
26 |
13.0 |
1 |
20 |
2 |
| Bills |
Keon Coleman |
4 |
23 |
5.8 |
1 |
13 |
7 |
| Bills |
Dawson Knox |
2 |
15 |
7.5 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
| Bills |
Tyrell Shavers |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Bills |
James Cook III |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Bills |
Team Total |
22 |
253 |
11.5 |
2 |
23 |
30 |
Fumbles
| Team |
Player |
FUM |
LOST |
REC |
| Patriots |
Rhamondre Stevenson |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Patriots |
Antonio Gibson |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Patriots |
Team Total |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Bills |
Josh Allen |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Bills |
Keon Coleman |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Bills |
Team Total |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Defense (Top Tacklers / Impact)
| Team |
Player |
TOT |
SOLO |
SACKS |
TFL |
PD |
QB HTS |
| Patriots |
Robert Spillane |
9 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Patriots |
Christian Elliss |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Patriots |
Harold Landry III |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Bills |
Terrel Bernard |
6 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Bills |
Greg Rousseau |
6 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| Bills |
Matt Milano |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Interceptions
| Team |
Player |
INT |
YDS |
TD |
| Patriots |
Marcus Jones |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Bills |
No Buffalo interceptions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Returns
| Type |
Team |
Player |
NO |
YDS |
AVG |
LONG |
| Kick |
Patriots |
Antonio Gibson |
2 |
49 |
24.5 |
25 |
| Kick |
Patriots |
Rhamondre Stevenson |
2 |
40 |
20.0 |
23 |
| Kick |
Bills |
Curtis Samuel |
3 |
84 |
28.0 |
31 |
| Kick |
Bills |
Ty Johnson |
2 |
43 |
21.5 |
24 |
| Punt |
Patriots |
Marcus Jones |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
| Punt |
Bills |
No Buffalo punt returns |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Kicking
| Team |
K |
FG |
PCT |
LONG |
XP |
PTS |
| Patriots |
Andy Borregales |
3/3 |
100.0 |
52 |
2/2 |
11 |
| Bills |
Matt Prater |
2/2 |
100.0 |
45 |
2/2 |
8 |
Punting
| Team |
Punter |
NO |
YDS |
AVG |
TB |
In 20 |
LONG |
| Patriots |
Bryce Baringer |
4 |
191 |
47.8 |
1 |
3 |
73 |
| Bills |
Mitch Wishnowsky |
2 |
70 |
35.0 |
0 |
1 |
43 |
