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Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The echoes of ''Let's Go Buffalo!'' pregame chants were still reverberating through an emotionally charged Bills stadium celebrating injured safety Damar Hamlin, when another roar suddenly erupted as Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.
Some three hours later, and after Hines returned another kickoff 101 yards for a go-ahead score in a 35-23 win over the New England Patriots, the fans were on their feet chanting ''Hamlin! Hamlin! Hamlin!'' and Bills players holding up three fingers in honor of the injured safety's No. 3 jersey.
Whatever questions the Bills faced regarding being capable of playing six days after being left stunned and saddened as they watched Hamlin being resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati were answered before the game was 14 seconds old.
''I can't remember a play that touched me like that I don't think in my life. It's probably No. 1,'' quarterback Josh Allen said. ''It's just spiritual. ... You can't draw that one up or write that one up any better.''
''OMFG!!!!!!'' Hamlin posted on his Twitter account from his hospital bed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he has spent the week progressively recovering.
''HINES FREE'' he tweeted again after Hines' second score. Coach Sean McDermott said the team reached Hamlin by phone and had him count down the team's final huddle in the locker room.
Acquired by Buffalo in a trade with Indianapolis two months ago, Hines became the NFL's 11th player to return two kickoffs for scores in a game, and first since Seattle's Leon Washington in 2010.
''We as a community, I feel like we needed this win,'' Hines said before recalling the message Hamlin's father, Mario, delivered to the team on Wednesday in urging them to play. ''He said, that's what Damar wanted, he would want us to push forward, and to win against New England.''
While Hines sparked the win, much of the Bills focus remained on the 24-year-old Hamlin, who addressed the team by videoconference on Friday, in which he told them: ''Love you boys.''
Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, who at times this season questioned if he'd ever recover from a knee injury sustained in November 2021, had difficulty holding back his emotions after earning his first interception of the season.
Apologizing for using a profanity in referring to how difficult last week was, White noted how Hamlin texted his defensive secondary teammates by apologizing for what he put them through emotionally.
''For him to check on us?'' White said. ''I just want to hug the (heck) out of him.''
Bills receiver John Brown, who scored on a 42-yard touchdown, honored assistant trainer Denny Kellington by handing him the ball. It was Kellington who is credited for his quick on-field response in performing CPR to get Hamlin's heart beating again.
In the past year filled with adversity striking Buffalo, from a deadly snowstorm over Christmas to a fatal mass-shooting at a supermarket in May, the Bills showed their resilience by uplifting their community. Overcoming the sudden shock and mental distress of Hamlin collapsing on the field, the win secured Buffalo (13-3) the AFC's No. 2 seed.
The Bills will now host their division rival Dolphins in the wild-card round next Sunday.
The loss, coupled with Miami beating the New York Jets, eliminated the Patriots (8-9) from the playoffs for the second time in three years, and just the fourth time in 23 seasons during Bill Belichick's coaching tenure.
And leave it to receiver Stefon Diggs, who made a point to visit Hamlin in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center immediately following the game in Cincinnati was suspended, to seal the victory with a 49-yard touchdown catch from Allen to put Buffalo ahead 35-23 with 8:51 remaining.
The sold-out crowd - many of them wearing No. 3 Hamlin shirts and jerseys, and holding up red hearts in the player's honor - erupted as one as Allen walked off the field with his hands raised.
On the ensuing kickoff, which went for a touchback, Bills special teams players all raced into the end zone and motioned to the crowd. The fans, as one, stood up and let out a massive roar.
Allen finished 19 of 31 for 254 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
The Patriots needed only a win to clinch a playoff berth, but wound up stumbling in closing the season by losing five of their last seven.
''Proud of the way our guys competed and prepared. In the end, collectively, players, coaches, we just weren't good enough today,'' said Belichick, whose 19 playoff appearances remain tied with Don Shula on the NFL coaching list.
''Today we missed some opportunities, and gave up four big plays. Those were the things that made a difference in the game.''
Mac Jones finished 26 of 40 for 243 yards and three touchdowns, including two to DeVante Parker, and three interceptions - all coming in the second half.
Jones' final two interceptions came on consecutive drives in the final six minutes.
Facing third-and-19 at the Buffalo 22, Jones' deep pass over the middle went off the hand of tight end Hunter Henry, and was picked off by linebacker Matt Milano.
On New England's next possession, Jones' pass went off the hands of Damien Harris, and into the hands of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
MILESTONE
Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty had an interception and recovered Devin Singletary's fumble. The interception was the 35th of McCourty's 13-year career, moving him one behind Ty Law and Raymond Clayborn, who are tied for first on the franchise list.
The 35-year-old McCourty made his 205th start for New England in what could be his final game for the franchise.
INJURIES
Patriots DT DaMarcus Mitchell did not return after sustaining a concussion.
UP NEXT
The Bills host the Dolphins at 1 p.m. EST next Sunday.
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 32:37 | 27:23 |
1st Downs | 20 | 18 |
Rushing | 6 | 8 |
Passing | 13 | 10 |
Penalty | 1 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 4-13 | 7-12 |
4th Down Conv | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 341 | 327 |
Total Plays | 64 | 58 |
Avg Gain | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Net Yards Rushing | 107 | 90 |
Rush Attempts | 23 | 25 |
Avg Rush Yards | 4.7 | 3.6 |
Net Yards Passing | 234 | 237 |
Comp. - Att. | 26-40 | 19-31 |
Yards Per Pass | 5.7 | 7.2 |
Penalties - Yards | 2-20 | 2-20 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
Fumbles - Lost | 1-0 | 2-2 |
Int. Thrown | 3 | 1 |
Punts - Avg | 4-40.3 | 3-41.7 |
Return Yards | 137 | 286 |
Punts - Returns | 3-25 | 2-6 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 4-82 | 4-235 |
Int. - Returns | 1-30 | 3-45 |
Red Zone Eff. | 2-4 -50% | 1-2 -50% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 2-2 -100% | 1-1 -100% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
M. JonesÂ
10 QB
21 FPTS
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M. Jones | 26/40 | 243 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
R. StevensonÂ
38 RB
12 FPTS
|
R. Stevenson | 6 | 54 | 0 | 18 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. HarrisÂ
37 RB
5 FPTS
|
D. Harris | 13 | 48 | 0 | 19 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JonesÂ
10 QB
21 FPTS
|
M. Jones | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. ParkerÂ
1 WR
25 FPTS
|
D. Parker | 7 | 6 | 79 | 2 | 26 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BourneÂ
84 WR
8 FPTS
|
K. Bourne | 5 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 20 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. HenryÂ
85 TE
10 FPTS
|
H. Henry | 7 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. MeyersÂ
16 WR
12 FPTS
|
J. Meyers | 7 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. StevensonÂ
38 RB
12 FPTS
|
R. Stevenson | 6 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. ThorntonÂ
11 WR
2 FPTS
|
T. Thornton | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. HarrisÂ
37 RB
5 FPTS
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D. Harris | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. AgholorÂ
15 WR
0 FPTS
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N. Agholor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
M. JonesÂ
25 CB
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M. Jones | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. JonesÂ
31 CB
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J. Jones | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. BentleyÂ
8 OLB
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J. Bentley | 4-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BryantÂ
27 CB
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M. Bryant | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. McCourtyÂ
32 FS
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D. McCourty | 3-2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. TavaiÂ
48 MLB
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J. Tavai | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Wise Jr.Â
91 DE
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D. Wise Jr. | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JudonÂ
9 OLB
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M. Judon | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. GodchauxÂ
92 NT
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D. Godchaux | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. AgholorÂ
15 WR
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N. Agholor | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. WilsonÂ
30 MLB
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M. Wilson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. PhillipsÂ
21 SS
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A. Phillips | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. HenryÂ
85 TE
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H. Henry | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. DuggerÂ
23 SS
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K. Dugger | 1-5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. JenningsÂ
58 OLB
|
A. Jennings | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. EkualeÂ
95 DT
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D. Ekuale | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MitchellÂ
97 DE
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D. Mitchell | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. ThorntonÂ
11 WR
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T. Thornton | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. McMillanÂ
50 MLB
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R. McMillan | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. HayesÂ
39 DB
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T. Hayes | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. SlaterÂ
18 WR
|
M. Slater | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
N. FolkÂ
6 K
5 FPTS
|
N. Folk | 1/1 | 24 | 2/2 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
M. PalardyÂ
17 P
|
M. Palardy | 4 | 40.3 | 1 | 49 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. JonesÂ
25 CB
0 FPTS
|
M. Jones | 4 | 20.5 | 36 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. Jones 25 CB
0 FPTS
|
M. Jones | 3 | 8.3 | 13 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
J. AllenÂ
17 QB
27 FPTS
|
J. Allen | 19/31 | 254 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. CookÂ
28 RB
6 FPTS
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J. Cook | 9 | 45 | 0 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SingletaryÂ
26 RB
1 FPTS
|
D. Singletary | 7 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. AllenÂ
17 QB
27 FPTS
|
J. Allen | 9 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 27 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
S. DiggsÂ
14 WR
23 FPTS
|
S. Diggs | 10 | 7 | 104 | 1 | 49 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. BrownÂ
89 WR
11 FPTS
|
J. Brown | 1 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 42 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. DavisÂ
13 WR
6 FPTS
|
G. Davis | 10 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. ShakirÂ
10 WR
3 FPTS
|
K. Shakir | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. McKenzieÂ
6 WR
3 FPTS
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I. McKenzie | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. KnoxÂ
88 TE
9 FPTS
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D. Knox | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. CookÂ
28 RB
6 FPTS
|
J. Cook | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. SingletaryÂ
26 RB
1 FPTS
|
D. Singletary | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
M. MilanoÂ
58 OLB
|
M. Milano | 7-1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. PoyerÂ
21 FS
|
J. Poyer | 7-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. EdmundsÂ
49 MLB
|
T. Edmunds | 6-1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JohnsonÂ
7 CB
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T. Johnson | 6-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. RousseauÂ
50 DE
|
G. Rousseau | 4-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MarloweÂ
31 SS
|
D. Marlowe | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. WhiteÂ
27 CB
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T. White | 2-2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BassÂ
2 K
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T. Bass | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. JohnsonÂ
4 FS
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J. Johnson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. FergusonÂ
69 LS
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R. Ferguson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. LewisÂ
39 CB
|
C. Lewis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. KnoxÂ
88 TE
|
D. Knox | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. OliverÂ
91 NT
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E. Oliver | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. LawsonÂ
90 DE
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S. Lawson | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JonesÂ
25 RB
|
T. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ElamÂ
24 CB
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K. Elam | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. JonesÂ
92 DE
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D. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. GilliamÂ
41 FB
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R. Gilliam | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BernardÂ
43 OLB
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T. Bernard | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Basham Jr.Â
55 DE
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B. Basham Jr. | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. JacksonÂ
30 CB
|
D. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. SettleÂ
99 NT
|
T. Settle | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. MorrisÂ
85 TE
|
Q. Morris | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
T. BassÂ
2 K
5 FPTS
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T. Bass | 0/0 | 0 | 5/5 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
S. MartinÂ
8 P
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S. Martin | 3 | 41.7 | 1 | 45 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
N. HinesÂ
20 RB
0 FPTS
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N. Hines | 4 | 58.8 | 101 | 2 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:46 | NE 26 | 1:37 | 3 | -7 | Punt |
10:29 | NE 26 | 4:44 | 9 | 74 | TD |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:15 | NE 25 | 1:31 | 3 | 3 | Punt |
9:16 | NE 26 | 5:31 | 9 | 74 | TD |
0:16 | NE 33 | 0:16 | 2 | -4 | Half |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | NE 19 | 5:34 | 10 | 60 | INT |
8:34 | BUF 11 | 1:28 | 4 | 5 | FG |
6:53 | NE 39 | 2:16 | 5 | 14 | Punt |
1:35 | NE 15 | 4:58 | 8 | 85 | TD |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:51 | NE 25 | 0:29 | 3 | 0 | Punt |
8:22 | BUF 35 | 3:30 | 6 | 13 | INT |
3:25 | NE 19 | 0:43 | 3 | 9 | INT |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:09 | BUF 32 | 2:40 | 5 | 1 | Punt |
5:45 | BUF 25 | 6:30 | 13 | 75 | TD |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:44 | BUF 34 | 3:28 | 6 | 13 | Punt |
3:45 | BUF 28 | 3:29 | 11 | 57 | INT |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
9:26 | BUF 2 | 0:52 | 2 | 7 | Fumble |
4:37 | BUF 19 | 3:02 | 7 | 81 | TD |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
11:37 | BUF 40 | 2:46 | 4 | 60 | TD |
4:52 | BUF 39 | 1:27 | 5 | 10 | Punt |
2:42 | NE 31 | 2:42 | 5 | 8 | Game |
 - Punt (5 plays, 1 yards, 2:40 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (14:46 - 1st) T.Bass kicks 56 yards from BUF 35 to NE 9. Ma.Jones pushed ob at NE 26 for 17 yards (J.Johnson). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 26 (14:41 - 1st) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to D.Harris. Thrown under pressure by S.Lawson. |
+2 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 26 (14:36 - 1st) D.Harris right end to NE 28 for 2 yards (G.Rousseau). |
No Gain | 3 & 8 - NE 28 (13:56 - 1st) M.Jones sacked at NE 19 for -9 yards (G.Rousseau). |
Punt | 4 & 17 - NE 19 (13:17 - 1st) M.Palardy punts 49 yards to BUF 32 - Center-T.Addington - fair catch by N.Hines. |
 - Touchdown (9 plays, 74 yards, 4:44 poss)
Result | Play |
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+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 32 (13:09 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to BUF 37 for 5 yards (Ma.Jones). |
+6 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 37 (12:31 - 1st) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs pushed ob at BUF 43 for 6 yards (Jo.Jones). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 43 (12:07 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to G.Davis. |
+3 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 43 (12:03 - 1st) J.Allen pass short middle to D.Singletary to BUF 46 for 3 yards (J.Tavai). |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - BUF 46 (11:20 - 1st) J.Allen sacked at BUF 33 for -13 yards (D.Wise). |
Punt | 4 & 20 - BUF 33 (10:37 - 1st) S.Martin punts 41 yards to NE 26 - Center-R.Ferguson. Ma.Jones to NE 26 for no gain (T.Jones). |
 - Touchdown (13 plays, 75 yards, 6:30 poss)
Result | Play |
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+3 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 26 (10:29 - 1st) R.Stevenson left tackle to NE 29 for 3 yards (T.Settle). |
+6 YD | 2 & 7 - NE 29 (9:51 - 1st) M.Jones pass short left to R.Stevenson pushed ob at NE 35 for 6 yards (M.Milano). |
+20 YD | 3 & 1 - NE 35 (9:18 - 1st) M.Jones pass short right to J.Meyers pushed ob at BUF 45 for 20 yards (T.Edmunds). |
+17 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 45 (8:44 - 1st) M.Jones pass deep middle to D.Parker to BUF 28 for 17 yards (D.Jackson). Penalty on BUF-T.White - Defensive Holding - declined. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 28 (8:24 - 1st) M.Jones pass short right to R.Stevenson to BUF 23 for 5 yards (T.Edmunds). |
+6 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 23 (7:45 - 1st) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 17 for 6 yards (T.Johnson). |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 17 (7:04 - 1st) M.Jones pass short left to D.Parker ran ob at BUF 6 for 11 yards. |
+4 YD | 1 & Goal - BUF 6 (6:29 - 1st) M.Jones left guard to BUF 2 for 4 yards (S.Lawson). |
+2 YD | 2 & Goal - BUF 2 (5:50 - 1st) M.Jones pass short left to J.Meyers for 2 yards - TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling - and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. |
PAT Good | (5:45 - 1st) N.Folk extra point is GOOD - Center-T.Addington - Holder-M.Palardy. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (5:45 - 1st) N.Folk kicks 60 yards from NE 35 to BUF 5. N.Hines to BUF 25 for 20 yards (M.Bryant; M.Slater). NE-J.Peppers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. J.Peppers walks off. |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 25 (5:38 - 1st) D.Singletary left guard to BUF 31 for 6 yards (D.Wise; K.Dugger). |
+2 YD | 2 & 4 - BUF 31 (4:54 - 1st) J.Allen scrambles left end ran ob at BUF 33 for 2 yards (J.Tavai). |
+16 YD | 3 & 2 - BUF 33 (4:16 - 1st) J.Allen pass deep right to S.Diggs pushed ob at BUF 49 for 16 yards (M.Bryant). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 49 (3:36 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to G.Davis. |
+9 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 49 (3:32 - 1st) J.Allen pass short right to G.Davis to NE 42 for 9 yards (Jo.Jones). |
+2 YD | 3 & 1 - NE 42 (2:45 - 1st) B.Hart reported in as eligible. D.Singletary left tackle to NE 40 for 2 yards (Ma.Jones). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 40 (2:04 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to G.Davis (J.Tavai). Pass tipped in coverage between QB and receiver. |
+16 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 40 (1:58 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs pushed ob at NE 24 for 16 yards (Ma.Jones). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 24 (1:25 - 1st) B.Hart reported in as eligible. J.Cook right end to NE 21 for 3 yards (J.Bentley). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - NE 21 (0:44 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to K.Shakir (D.McCourty). |
+19 YD | 3 & 7 - NE 21 (0:39 - 1st) J.Allen pass deep middle to G.Davis to NE 2 for 19 yards (M.Bryant - Ma.Jones). Thrown under pressure by J.Uche. |
-2 YD | 1 & Goal - NE 2 (15:00 - 2nd) D.Singletary left guard to NE 4 for -2 yards (D.Godchaux - A.Jennings). |
+4 YD | 2 & Goal - NE 4 (14:23 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short middle to D.Knox for 4 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (14:15 - 2nd) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
 - Punt (6 plays, 13 yards, 3:28 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (14:15 - 2nd) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
-6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (14:15 - 2nd) D.Harris up the middle to NE 19 for -6 yards (D.Jones - S.Lawson). |
+9 YD | 2 & 16 - NE 19 (13:40 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short right to D.Parker ran ob at NE 28 for 9 yards. |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - NE 28 (13:01 - 2nd) M.Jones pass incomplete short left [T.Edmunds]. Thrown away - under pressure. |
Punt | 4 & 7 - NE 28 (12:56 - 2nd) M.Palardy punts 44 yards to BUF 28 - Center-T.Addington. N.Hines to BUF 34 for 6 yards (D.Mitchell). |
 - Touchdown (9 plays, 74 yards, 5:31 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 34 (12:44 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook to BUF 36 for 2 yards (K.Dugger; T.Hayes). |
+5 YD | 2 & 8 - BUF 36 (12:05 - 2nd) J.Cook right tackle to BUF 41 for 5 yards (D.Ekuale; J.Bentley). NE-M.Judon was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. M.Judon walks off. |
+6 YD | 3 & 3 - BUF 41 (11:36 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short middle to I.McKenzie to BUF 47 for 6 yards (M.Bryant). Pressure on QB: C.Barmore. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 47 (10:54 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to S.Diggs. |
+4 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 47 (10:50 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short left to J.Cook to NE 49 for 4 yards (Jo.Jones). |
No Gain | 3 & 6 - NE 49 (10:05 - 2nd) J.Allen sacked at BUF 47 for -4 yards (D.Ekuale). |
Punt | 4 & 10 - BUF 47 (9:28 - 2nd) S.Martin punts 39 yards to NE 14 - Center-R.Ferguson. Ma.Jones to NE 26 for 12 yards (R.Ferguson - Q.Morris). |
 - Interception (11 plays, 57 yards, 3:29 poss)
Result | Play |
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+4 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 26 (9:16 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short left to K.Bourne pushed ob at NE 30 for 4 yards (T.Johnson). |
+18 YD | 2 & 6 - NE 30 (8:38 - 2nd) R.Stevenson left guard to NE 48 for 18 yards (J.Poyer). |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 48 (8:01 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short left to R.Stevenson to BUF 44 for 8 yards (M.Milano). |
+20 YD | 2 & 2 - BUF 44 (7:16 - 2nd) M.Jones pass deep middle to K.Bourne to BUF 24 for 20 yards (J.Poyer). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 24 (6:31 - 2nd) R.Stevenson right end to BUF 20 for 4 yards (J.Poyer - K.Elam). |
+3 YD | 2 & 6 - BUF 20 (5:46 - 2nd) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 17 for 3 yards (M.Milano). |
+10 YD | 3 & 3 - BUF 17 (5:09 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short left to K.Bourne to BUF 7 for 10 yards (K.Elam). |
+5 YD | 1 & Goal - BUF 7 (4:29 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short middle to R.Stevenson to BUF 2 for 5 yards (D.Marlowe - J.Poyer). NE-C.McDermott was injured during the play. C.McDermott walks off. |
+2 YD | 2 & Goal - BUF 2 (3:51 - 2nd) M.Jones pass short right to D.Parker for 2 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (3:45 - 2nd) N.Folk extra point is GOOD - Center-T.Addington - Holder-M.Palardy. |
 - End of Half (2 plays, -4 yards, 0:16 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (3:45 - 2nd) N.Folk kicks 55 yards from NE 35 to BUF 10. N.Hines to BUF 28 for 18 yards (M.Wilson - K.Dugger). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 28 (3:38 - 2nd) J.Cook up the middle to BUF 33 for 5 yards (D.Godchaux; R.McMillan). |
+18 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 33 (3:00 - 2nd) D.Singletary left guard to NE 49 for 18 yards (D.McCourty). |
+10 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 49 (2:18 - 2nd) J.Cook left guard to NE 39 for 10 yards (K.Dugger - A.Phillips). |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 39 (2:00 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs pushed ob at NE 33 for 6 yards (M.Bryant). |
+3 YD | 2 & 4 - NE 33 (1:54 - 2nd) J.Cook left tackle to NE 30 for 3 yards (D.Godchaux - J.Bentley). |
+2 YD | 3 & 1 - NE 30 (1:17 - 2nd) B.Hart reported in as eligible. J.Allen up the middle to NE 28 for 2 yards (J.Bentley). |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 28 (0:52 - 2nd) J.Allen scrambles right tackle ran ob at NE 22 for 6 yards (Ma.Jones). |
+7 YD | 2 & 4 - NE 22 (0:44 - 2nd) J.Allen scrambles left guard to NE 15 for 7 yards (J.Bentley). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 15 (0:38 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to G.Davis. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - NE 15 (0:33 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to S.Diggs. |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - NE 15 (0:26 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short middle intended for G.Davis INTERCEPTED by D.McCourty (C.Barmore) [M.Judon] at NE 3. D.McCourty to NE 33 for 30 yards (D.Knox). |
 - Fumble (2 plays, 7 yards, 0:52 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) T.Bass kicks 59 yards from BUF 35 to NE 6. Ma.Jones to NE 19 for 13 yards (T.Bernard). |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 19 (14:54 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short right to K.Bourne to NE 30 for 11 yards (T.Johnson; S.Lawson). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 30 (14:11 - 3rd) D.Harris right guard to NE 31 for 1 yard (G.Rousseau). |
+5 YD | 2 & 9 - NE 31 (13:34 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short left to H.Henry to NE 36 for 5 yards (T.Johnson). |
+13 YD | 3 & 4 - NE 36 (12:56 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short middle to H.Henry to NE 49 for 13 yards (M.Milano). |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 49 (12:17 - 3rd) D.Harris left guard to BUF 45 for 6 yards (T.Edmunds). |
+3 YD | 2 & 4 - BUF 45 (11:38 - 3rd) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 42 for 3 yards (E.Oliver). |
No Gain | 3 & 1 - BUF 42 (10:58 - 3rd) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to J.Meyers (T.Edmunds). |
+5 YD | 4 & 1 - BUF 42 (10:55 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry to BUF 37 for 5 yards (T.Edmunds). |
+16 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 37 (10:16 - 3rd) R.Stevenson left guard to BUF 21 for 16 yards (J.Poyer). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 21 (9:32 - 3rd) M.Jones pass deep left intended for N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by T.White at BUF 2. T.White to BUF 2 for no gain (N.Agholor). |
 - Field Goal (4 plays, 5 yards, 1:28 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 2 (9:26 - 3rd) D.Singletary left end to BUF 7 for 5 yards (M.Judon). |
+2 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 7 (8:43 - 3rd) D.Singletary right tackle to BUF 9 for 2 yards (Jo.Jones). FUMBLES (Jo.Jones) - RECOVERED by NE-D.McCourty at BUF 11. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 14 yards, 2:16 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 11 (8:34 - 3rd) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 9 for 2 yards (G.Rousseau). |
No Gain | 2 & Goal - BUF 9 (8:00 - 3rd) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to D.Harris (M.Milano). |
+3 YD | 3 & Goal - BUF 9 (7:55 - 3rd) M.Jones scrambles up the middle to BUF 6 for 3 yards (M.Milano). |
Field Goal | 4 & 5 - BUF 6 (7:09 - 3rd) N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD - Center-T.Addington - Holder-M.Palardy. |
 - Touchdown (8 plays, 85 yards, 4:58 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kick Return | (6:53 - 3rd) T.Bass kicks 62 yards from BUF 35 to NE 3. Ma.Jones pushed ob at NE 39 for 36 yards (T.Bass). |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 39 (6:45 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry to NE 48 for 9 yards (T.Edmunds - M.Milano). |
+2 YD | 2 & 1 - NE 48 (6:10 - 3rd) M.Jones up the middle to 50 for 2 yards (T.Edmunds). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 50 (5:35 - 3rd) R.Stevenson left guard to BUF 47 for 3 yards (C.Basham). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - BUF 47 (4:57 - 3rd) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to R.Stevenson [A.Epenesa]. |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - BUF 47 (4:51 - 3rd) M.Jones pass incomplete short middle to T.Thornton. |
Punt | 4 & 7 - BUF 47 (4:45 - 3rd) M.Palardy punts 28 yards to BUF 19 - Center-T.Addington - fair catch by N.Hines. |
 - Touchdown (4 plays, 60 yards, 2:46 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 19 (4:37 - 3rd) J.Allen pass incomplete short right to G.Davis. |
+9 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 19 (4:35 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox pushed ob at BUF 28 for 9 yards (A.Phillips). |
+3 YD | 3 & 1 - BUF 28 (3:55 - 3rd) J.Allen left guard to BUF 31 for 3 yards (J.Tavai; M.Judon). |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 31 (3:13 - 3rd) J.Allen left end to BUF 30 for -1 yards (M.Judon - K.Dugger). NE-K.Dugger was injured during the play. K.Dugger walks off. |
+28 YD | 2 & 11 - BUF 30 (2:35 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir to NE 42 for 28 yards (M.Bryant; D.McCourty). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 42 (1:48 - 3rd) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to I.McKenzie. |
+42 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 42 (1:43 - 3rd) J.Allen pass deep right to J.Brown for 42 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (1:35 - 3rd) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 0 yards, 0:29 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (1:35 - 3rd) T.Bass kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to NE -1. Ma.Jones pushed ob at NE 15 for 16 yards (C.Lewis). |
+14 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 15 (1:30 - 3rd) M.Jones pass short left to D.Parker to NE 29 for 14 yards (D.Marlowe). |
+19 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 29 (0:52 - 3rd) D.Harris up the middle to NE 48 for 19 yards (D.Marlowe - T.White). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 48 (0:07 - 3rd) D.Harris left guard to 50 for 2 yards (T.Edmunds; T.Johnson). |
Penalty | 2 & 8 - NE 50 (15:00 - 4th) M.Jones pass short left to D.Harris to BUF 45 for 5 yards (D.Marlowe) [G.Rousseau]. PENALTY on BUF-K.Elam - Defensive Holding - 5 yards - enforced at 50 - No Play. |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - BUF 45 (14:31 - 4th) M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to J.Meyers [D.Jones]. NE-M.Onwenu was injured during the play. PENALTY on NE-D.Andrews - Offensive Holding - 10 yards - enforced at BUF 45 - No Play. M.Onwenu walks off. |
+4 YD | 1 & 20 - NE 45 (14:26 - 4th) M.Jones pass short left to R.Stevenson pushed ob at NE 49 for 4 yards (M.Milano). |
+10 YD | 2 & 16 - NE 49 (13:47 - 4th) R.Stevenson up the middle to BUF 41 for 10 yards (T.Johnson - J.Poyer). FUMBLES (J.Poyer) - recovered by NE-D.Andrews at BUF 41. |
+5 YD | 3 & 6 - BUF 41 (13:05 - 4th) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry to BUF 36 for 5 yards (J.Poyer). |
+10 YD | 4 & 1 - BUF 36 (12:20 - 4th) M.Jones pass short right to J.Meyers pushed ob at BUF 26 for 10 yards (T.White). |
+26 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 26 (11:43 - 4th) M.Jones pass deep left to D.Parker for 26 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
+2 YD | (11:37 - 4th) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Jones pass to R.Stevenson is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. |
 - Interception (6 plays, 13 yards, 3:30 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (11:37 - 4th) N.Folk kicks 50 yards from NE 35 to BUF 15 - out of bounds. |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 40 (11:37 - 4th) J.Allen pass short left to G.Davis to NE 49 for 11 yards (D.McCourty - Jo.Jones). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 49 (10:53 - 4th) J.Cook left guard to NE 47 for 2 yards (J.Bentley; D.McCourty). |
Penalty | 2 & 8 - NE 47 (10:13 - 4th) J.Allen pass short right to D.Knox to NE 40 for 7 yards (J.Bentley). PENALTY on BUF-J.Cook - Chop Block - 15 yards - enforced at NE 47 - No Play. |
+13 YD | 2 & 23 - BUF 38 (9:46 - 4th) J.Allen pass short right to I.McKenzie to NE 49 for 13 yards (D.McCourty). |
+49 YD | 3 & 10 - NE 49 (8:59 - 4th) J.Allen pass deep left to S.Diggs for 49 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (8:51 - 4th) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 10 yards, 1:27 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (8:51 - 4th) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through Endzone |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (8:51 - 4th) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to J.Meyers. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - NE 25 (8:47 - 4th) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to J.Meyers (T.Johnson). |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - NE 25 (8:41 - 4th) M.Jones pass incomplete deep middle to D.Parker. |
Punt | 4 & 10 - NE 25 (8:34 - 4th) M.Palardy punts 40 yards to BUF 35 - Center-T.Addington. T.Jones MUFFS catch - RECOVERED by NE-J.Bentley at BUF 35. Penalty on BUF-S.Neal - Illegal Block Above the Waist - declined. |
 - Interception (3 plays, 9 yards, 0:43 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
-4 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 35 (8:22 - 4th) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 39 for -4 yards (T.Johnson - G.Rousseau). |
+13 YD | 2 & 14 - BUF 39 (7:41 - 4th) M.Jones pass short right to T.Thornton to BUF 26 for 13 yards (M.Milano). |
+13 YD | 3 & 1 - BUF 26 (6:52 - 4th) D.Harris up the middle to BUF 13 for 13 yards (J.Poyer - T.White). |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - BUF 13 (6:14 - 4th) M.Jones pass short left to J.Meyers to BUF 7 for 6 yards (D.Jackson). PENALTY on NE-H.Henry - Offensive Pass Interference - 10 yards - enforced at BUF 13 - No Play. |
No Gain | 1 & 20 - BUF 23 (5:50 - 4th) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to K.Bourne. |
+1 YD | 2 & 20 - BUF 23 (5:46 - 4th) D.Harris left guard to BUF 22 for 1 yard (T.Johnson). |
No Gain | 3 & 19 - BUF 22 (5:06 - 4th) M.Jones pass deep middle intended for H.Henry INTERCEPTED by M.Milano at BUF -2. M.Milano to BUF 39 for 41 yards (T.Thornton). |
 - End of Game (5 plays, 8 yards, 2:42 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 39 (4:52 - 4th) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs pushed ob at BUF 45 for 6 yards (Ma.Jones). |
+6 YD | 2 & 4 - BUF 45 (4:46 - 4th) J.Cook up the middle to NE 49 for 6 yards (D.Wise). |
-2 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 49 (4:05 - 4th) D.Singletary right guard to BUF 49 for -2 yards (A.Jennings). |
No Gain | 2 & 12 - BUF 49 (3:56 - 4th) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to S.Diggs. |
No Gain | 3 & 12 - BUF 49 (3:47 - 4th) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to G.Davis. |
Punt | 4 & 12 - BUF 49 (3:37 - 4th) S.Martin punts 45 yards to NE 6 - Center-R.Ferguson. Ma.Jones to NE 19 for 13 yards (R.Gilliam). |
Result | Play |
---|---|
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 19 (3:25 - 4th) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry pushed ob at NE 24 for 5 yards (T.White). |
+4 YD | 2 & 5 - NE 24 (3:19 - 4th) M.Jones pass short middle to D.Harris to NE 28 for 4 yards (J.Poyer). |
No Gain | 3 & 1 - NE 28 (2:50 - 4th) M.Jones pass short middle intended for D.Harris INTERCEPTED by T.Edmunds [G.Rousseau] at NE 35. T.Edmunds to NE 31 for 4 yards (H.Henry). |
Result | Play |
---|---|
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 31 (2:42 - 4th) J.Cook left guard to NE 27 for 4 yards (J.Bentley). |
+7 YD | 2 & 6 - NE 27 (2:35 - 4th) J.Cook left guard to NE 20 for 7 yards (Jo.Jones - K.Dugger). |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 20 (2:00 - 4th) J.Allen kneels to NE 21 for -1 yards. |
-1 YD | 2 & 11 - NE 21 (1:18 - 4th) J.Allen kneels to NE 22 for -1 yards. |
-1 YD | 3 & 12 - NE 22 (0:39 - 4th) J.Allen kneels to NE 23 for -1 yards. |