The most recent completed meeting between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots took place on December 14, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Buffalo won 35–31, overcoming a 21-point deficit after New England opened the game with a 21–0 lead and led 24–7 at halftime. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, James Cook scored three touchdowns, and TreVeyon Henderson produced 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns for New England.
Key Statistics
Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots — December 14, 2025
| Statistic | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 35 | 31 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Rushing First Downs | 9 | 13 |
| Passing First Downs | 11 | 6 |
| First Downs by Penalty | 2 | 0 |
| Total Offensive Plays | 67 | 51 |
| Total Net Yards | 349 | 385 |
| Yards per Play | 5.2 | 7.5 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 246 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 25 |
| Rushing Average | 4.5 | 9.8 |
| Net Passing Yards | 181 | 139 |
| Gross Passing Yards | 193 | 155 |
| Pass Attempts | 28 | 23 |
| Completions | 19 | 14 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 3 |
| Third Down | 8/14, 57.1% | 5/10, 50.0% |
| Fourth Down | 1/1, 100% | 0/1, 0% |
| Red Zone | 5/6, 83% | 2/3, 67% |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties | 2–15 | 7–65 |
| Time of Possession | 35:21 | 24:39 |
| Total Return Yardage | 176 | 102 |
The Patriots generated more total yards, 385–349, and ran for 246 yards, but Buffalo produced three passing touchdowns and converted 8 of 14 third downs.
Passing Statistics
| Player | Team | Cmp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Passer Rating | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | Bills | 19/28 | 193 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 123.1 | 37 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | 14/23 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 62.8 | 30 |
Josh Allen finished with a 123.1 passer rating, while Drake Maye recorded a 62.8 rating.
Rushing Statistics
| Player | Team | Attempts | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | Bills | 22 | 107 | 4.9 | 12 | 2 |
| Josh Allen | Bills | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 20 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | Bills | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Patriots | 14 | 148 | 10.6 | 65 | 2 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | Patriots | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 17 | 2 |
| DeMario Douglas | Patriots | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
Henderson was the game’s leading rusher with 148 yards, including touchdown runs of 52 and 65 yards. Cook led Buffalo with 107 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Receiving Statistics
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | Bills | 5 | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 37 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | Bills | 4 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 19 | 2 |
| Dalton Kincaid | Bills | 4 | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 24 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | Bills | 3 | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook | Bills | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | Bills | 2 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | Bills | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | Bills | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | Patriots | 8 | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | Patriots | 3 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | Patriots | 4 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 16 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | Patriots | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | Patriots | 3 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Patriots | 3 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 |
Knox caught two touchdown passes from Allen, while Shakir led Buffalo in receiving yards with 65.
Career Overview
The Bills–Patriots rivalry is one of the longest-running AFC East matchups. Through the end of the 2025 season, the franchises had played 133 total games, including regular-season and postseason meetings. Buffalo’s record in the series was 52–80–1, including a 51–79–1 regular-season record and a 1–1 playoff record.
The 2025 season produced two meetings:
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2025 | Highmark Stadium | Patriots 23, Bills 20 |
| December 14, 2025 | Gillette Stadium | Bills 35, Patriots 31 |
The teams split the 2025 regular-season series, with Buffalo scoring 55 points across the two games and New England scoring 54.
The December matchup featured several prominent offensive players. Josh Allen led Buffalo at quarterback, James Cook led the Bills’ rushing attack, and Khalil Shakir was Buffalo’s leading receiver in the game. New England was led offensively by Drake Maye, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson and Mack Hollins.
Career Statistics
The following table presents career regular-season statistics for four principal players associated with the 2025 matchup, measured through the end of the 2025 regular season.
| Player | Team | Position | Career Games | Primary Career Statistic | Career Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | Bills | QB | 128 | Passing yards | 30,102 |
| Josh Allen | Bills | QB | 128 | Passing TD | 220 |
| Josh Allen | Bills | QB | 128 | Interceptions | 94 |
| James Cook | Bills | RB | 66 | Rushing yards | 4,259 |
| James Cook | Bills | RB | 66 | Rushing TD | 32 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | QB | 30 | Passing yards | 6,670 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | QB | 30 | Passing TD | 46 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | QB | 30 | Interceptions | 18 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Patriots | RB | 17 | Rushing yards | 911 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Patriots | RB | 17 | Rushing TD | 9 |
Josh Allen’s career totals through 2025 are derived from his Pro Football Reference career totals after excluding his 2026 statistics. James Cook’s career totals similarly exclude his 2026 game. Maye and Henderson’s career records through 2025 are documented in their respective career databases.
Season-by-Season Stats
Josh Allen
| Season | Games | Passing Yards | Passing TD | INT | Rushing TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 3,731 | 28 | 6 | 12 |
| 2025 | 17 | 3,668 | 25 | 10 | 14 |
Allen’s 2025 regular-season totals included 3,668 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns and 10 interceptions, plus 579 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.
James Cook
| Season | Games | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush TD | Receiving Yards | Rec. TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 89 | 507 | 2 | 180 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 237 | 1,122 | 2 | 445 | 4 |
| 2024 | 16 | 207 | 1,009 | 16 | 258 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 309 | 1,621 | 12 | 291 | 2 |
Cook’s 2025 season was his highest rushing-yard total through that point of his career. His 1,621 rushing yards led the NFL in 2025, according to Pro Football Reference.
Drake Maye
| Season | Games | Completions | Attempts | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 225 | 338 | 2,276 | 15 | 10 | 88.1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 354 | 492 | 4,394 | 31 | 8 | 113.5 |
Maye made a major statistical jump from 2024 to 2025, increasing his passing total from 2,276 to 4,394 yards while improving his passer rating from 88.1 to 113.5.
TreVeyon Henderson
| Season | Games | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Yards/Attempt | Rush TD | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 180 | 911 | 5.1 | 9 | 221 |
Henderson entered the NFL in 2025 after New England selected him 38th overall in the second round. He finished his rookie regular season with 911 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns and 221 receiving yards.
Records
Several individual milestones came from the December 14, 2025 matchup.
| Player/Team | Record or Milestone |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Won 35–31 after trailing 21–0 |
| James Cook | Recorded 107 rushing yards |
| James Cook | Scored 3 total touchdowns |
| James Cook | Surpassed 4,000 career rushing yards |
| James Cook | Recorded his second career game with at least three scrimmage TDs |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Recorded 148 rushing yards |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Produced a 65-yard rushing TD |
| Dawson Knox | Caught two touchdown passes |
| Josh Allen | Became 4th player in NFL history with 35+ offensive TDs in at least six seasons |
| David Edwards | Played his 100th NFL game |
| Reid Ferguson | Played his 145th consecutive game |
Buffalo’s official game recap documented Cook’s 4,000-yard career milestone, Allen’s six-season 35-plus-offensive-touchdown milestone and Knox’s multiple-touchdown performance.
Awards and Honors
The principal players involved in the matchup had accumulated the following major honors through the 2025 season:
| Player | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 4× Pro Bowl; 2024 AP NFL MVP; multiple All-Pro selections |
| James Cook | 3× Pro Bowl; 2025 AP Second-Team All-Pro |
| Drake Maye | 2× Pro Bowl; 2025 AP Second-Team All-Pro; 2025 MVP voting: 2nd; 2025 Offensive Player of the Year voting: 5th |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting: 3rd |
The 2025 player awards and voting placements are recorded in Pro Football Reference’s player and season databases.
Performance Trends
The two 2025 meetings show a clear statistical contrast.
In the October 5 meeting, New England won 23–20 despite Buffalo producing 363 total yards to New England’s 338. Josh Allen passed for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while Drake Maye threw for 273 yards without an interception. Stefon Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards in his return to Buffalo, while Dalton Kincaid led Buffalo with 108 receiving yards.
The December meeting followed a different statistical pattern. New England gained 385 yards, including 246 rushing yards, but Buffalo generated 35 points and converted 8 of 14 third downs. Allen threw three touchdown passes without an interception, while Cook ran for 107 yards and scored twice on the ground plus once as a receiver.
2025 Head-to-Head Team Comparison
| Category | October 5 | December 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Bills points | 20 | 35 |
| Patriots points | 23 | 31 |
| Bills total yards | 363 | 349 |
| Patriots total yards | 338 | 385 |
| Bills rushing yards | 118 | 168 |
| Patriots rushing yards | 71 | 246 |
| Bills net passing yards | 245 | 181 |
| Patriots net passing yards | 267 | 139 |
| Bills first downs | 25 | 22 |
| Patriots first downs | 21 | 19 |
| Bills third-down rate | 55.6% | 57.1% |
| Patriots third-down rate | 33.3% | 50.0% |
The Patriots therefore improved their rushing production dramatically between the two meetings, from 71 yards in October to 246 in December. Buffalo increased its own rushing output from 118 to 168 yards.
Historical Context
The Bills and Patriots have a long AFC East history. Pro Football Reference lists 131 regular-season meetings, with Buffalo holding a 51–79–1 regular-season record through the end of 2025. The teams have also met twice in the playoffs, splitting those games 1–1. That produces 133 total meetings when regular-season and playoff games are combined.
The postseason meetings include Buffalo’s 47–17 victory in the 2021 Wild Card Round, while the Patriots won the other playoff meeting.
The recent rivalry has been more evenly contested. From 2020 through 2025, the teams met frequently, including two games in 2025. The December 2025 result also gave Buffalo its first victory at New England since December 1, 2022.
The 2025 season also placed both teams among the AFC’s strongest regular-season records. New England finished 14–3, while Buffalo finished 12–5.
Head-to-Head Statistics
2025 Regular-Season Series
| Date | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2025 | New England Patriots | 23–20 | Highmark Stadium |
| December 14, 2025 | Buffalo Bills | 35–31 | Gillette Stadium |
2025 series record: 1–1
2025 aggregate score: Buffalo 55, New England 54.
Key Player Head-to-Head Numbers in 2025
| Player | Games vs Opponent | Passing/Rushing Production | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 2 | 446 passing yards, 5 pass TD | 5 pass TD |
| James Cook | 2 | 37 carries, 156 rushing yards | 2 rush TD |
| Drake Maye | 2 | 36/53, 428 passing yards | 0 pass TD |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 2 | 20 carries, 172 rushing yards | 2 rush TD |
Maye’s two 2025 games against Buffalo produced 428 passing yards, two interceptions and an 84.5 passer rating.
Henderson’s two meetings with Buffalo produced 172 rushing yards on 20 carries, an 8.6-yard rushing average and two touchdowns.
Cook’s 2025 split against New England was 37 carries for 156 yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus two receptions for four yards.
All-Time Series Snapshot
| Category | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Total meetings | 133 | 133 |
| Regular-season record | 51–79–1 | 79–51–1 |
| Playoff record | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Total record including playoffs | 52–80–1 | 80–52–1 |
| 2025 regular-season record vs opponent | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| 2025 aggregate points | 55 | 54 |
The all-time totals include the two postseason meetings in addition to the 131 regular-season games.
Recent Form
The most recent completed NFL season was 2025. New England finished the regular season 14–3, while Buffalo finished 12–5.
Buffalo Bills — 2025 Regular Season
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Record | 12–5 |
| Points scored | 481 |
| Points allowed | 365 |
| Total offensive yards | 6,397 |
| Rushing yards | 2,714 |
| Passing yards | 3,981 |
| Touchdowns | 62 |
| Third-down conversions | 94/210 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 19/32 |
Josh Allen led Buffalo with 3,668 passing yards, while James Cook led the team with 1,621 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir led Buffalo in receiving yards with 719.
New England Patriots — 2025 Regular Season
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Record | 14–3 |
| Points scored | 490 |
| Points allowed | 320 |
| Total offensive yards | 6,449 |
| Rushing yards | 2,191 |
| Passing yards | 4,459 |
| Touchdowns | 58 |
| Third-down conversions | 85/198 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 18/25 |
Drake Maye led New England with 4,394 passing yards. TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots in rushing with 911 yards, while Stefon Diggs led the team with 1,013 receiving yards.
Statistical Highlights
- Final score: Bills 35, Patriots 31.
- Buffalo entered halftime trailing 24–7.
- New England opened the game with a 21–0 lead.
- Josh Allen completed 19 of 28 passes for 193 yards.
- Allen threw 3 touchdown passes and 0 interceptions.
- Allen recorded a 123.1 passer rating.
- James Cook rushed 22 times for 107 yards.
- Cook scored 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Cook also caught a 5-yard touchdown pass.
- TreVeyon Henderson rushed 14 times for 148 yards.
- Henderson averaged 10.6 yards per carry.
- Henderson scored on runs of 52 and 65 yards.
- Drake Maye completed 14 of 23 passes for 155 yards.
- Maye threw 1 interception.
- Maye scored 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Khalil Shakir led Buffalo with 65 receiving yards.
- Dawson Knox caught 3 passes for 37 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- New England produced 246 rushing yards.
- Buffalo produced 168 rushing yards.
- Buffalo converted 57.1% of its third downs.
- Buffalo held the ball for 35:21.
- The Bills scored five consecutive touchdowns during their second-half scoring surge before their final punt.
- Buffalo’s five touchdowns consisted of two rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns.
- New England’s four touchdowns all came on the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots score in the most recent game?
The Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 35–31 on December 14, 2025, at Gillette Stadium.
Who was the leading rusher in Bills vs Patriots?
TreVeyon Henderson was the leading rusher in the December 14, 2025 game with 148 yards on 14 carries, including two touchdowns and a long run of 65 yards.
How many rushing yards did James Cook have against the Patriots?
James Cook rushed for 107 yards on 22 carries in the December 14, 2025 matchup. He scored two rushing touchdowns and also caught a touchdown pass.
How did Josh Allen perform against the Patriots?
Allen completed 19 of 28 passes for 193 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. He also rushed 11 times for 48 yards. His passer rating was 123.1.
How did Drake Maye perform against Buffalo?
Maye completed 14 of 23 passes for 155 yards, with no passing touchdowns and one interception. He added 43 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Who led the Bills in receiving?
Khalil Shakir led Buffalo in receiving in the December 2025 game with five receptions for 65 yards.
How many touchdowns did Dawson Knox score?
Dawson Knox caught two touchdown passes from Josh Allen, covering four and 14 yards.
How many times did the Bills and Patriots play in 2025?
The teams played twice during the 2025 regular season. New England won 23–20 on October 5, and Buffalo won 35–31 on December 14.
What is the all-time Bills vs Patriots record?
Through the end of the 2025 season, the Patriots held an 80–52–1 overall record against Buffalo when regular-season and playoff games are combined. The regular-season record was 79–51–1, while the playoff series was tied 1–1.
How many passing yards did Drake Maye have against Buffalo in 2025?
Across the two 2025 meetings, Maye accumulated 428 passing yards, completing 36 of 53 attempts with two interceptions and no passing touchdowns.
How many rushing yards did TreVeyon Henderson have against Buffalo in 2025?
Henderson totaled 172 rushing yards on 20 carries in the two 2025 games against Buffalo, averaging 8.6 yards per carry and scoring two touchdowns.
Sources and References
- NFL official gamebook: The December 14, 2025 Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots gamebook was used for the final score, individual player statistics, team statistics, scoring plays, turnovers, kicking and return statistics.
- NFL/Patriots official Week 5 gamebook: Used for the October 5, 2025 meeting and the first-game statistics in the 2025 season series.
- Buffalo Bills official statistics: Used for Buffalo’s 2025 team and player totals.
- New England Patriots official statistics: Used for New England’s 2025 team and player totals.
- Pro Football Reference: Used for career totals, season-by-season records, awards and historical NFL statistics.
- NFL.com player statistics: Used to cross-check 2025 opponent splits and player statistics.
- Buffalo Bills official game recap: Used to verify documented milestones and scoring sequence from the December 14, 2025 game.
