Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–12 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cordarrelle Patterson
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 1…
- Game date
- 2018-12-23
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 24–12 on 2018-12-23. Cordarrelle Patterson posted a game-high +4.24 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(7:38) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:09) 28-J.White left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(13:33) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 11-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 0-6
(7:38) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:32XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 27
- Score
- 0-13
(10:09) 28-J.White left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:33FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 3-14
(13:33) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:11FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 6-14
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:14TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 32
- Score
- 6-20
(5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 6-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:47FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 6-24
(7:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:17TD Zay JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 31
- Score
- 12-24
(1:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 11-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Cordarrelle Patterson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 2Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.98 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3Zay Jones · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 6Jordan White · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7
Phillip Dorsett II · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 8Brian Hoyer · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Cordarrelle Patterson — NE · Rushing
Cordarrelle Patterson posted the highest total EPA (+4.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
Cordarrelle Patterson's top snap (+0.97 EPA): (10:16) 84-C.Patterson right end to BUF 38 for 12 yards (47-L.Wallace; 90-S.Lawson).
Biggest single play (+5.44 EPA): T. Brady — (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40.
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -17.85 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -16.5% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -15.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.373 | -0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.409 | -0.677 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.102 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.373 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -28.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 15 drives, -17.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
- New England Patriots — Jordan White
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Zay Jones (Jonathan Allen pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q1 7:38); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 7:32) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 27 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 28-J.White left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 9:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q3 13:33) — (13:33) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 32 (Q3 5:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 5:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 31 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 11-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-R.Burkhead to NE 48 for 3 yards (52-C.Thompson). FUMBLES (52-C.Thompson), touched at BUF 49, RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at NE 49. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at NE 40
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 84-C.Patterson right end to BUF 38 for 12 yards (47-L.Wallace; 90-S.Lawson).
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at NE 24. 21-J.Poyer to NE 24 for no gain (11-J.Edelman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at NE 24. 21-J.Poyer to NE 24 for no gain (11-J.Edelman).
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-R.Burkhead to NE 48 for 3 yards (52-C.Thompson). FUMBLES (52-C.Thompson), touched at BUF 49, RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at NE 49. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at NE 40
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 34-R.Burkhead INTERCEPTED by 57-L.Alexander at BUF 21. 57-L.Alexander to BUF 29 for 8 yards (12-T.Brady).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:38 · BUF 4 · Score 0-6
(7:38) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:32 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · BUF 27 · Score 0-13
(10:09) 28-J.White left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:59 · BUF 15 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 13:33 · NE 17 · Score 3-14
(13:33) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:11 · NE 23 · Score 6-14
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · BUF 32 · Score 6-20
(5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 25th TD pass of season, ties Favre & Moon for 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · BUF 15 · Score 6-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 7:47 · BUF 5 · Score 6-24
(7:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · NE 31 · Score 12-24
(1:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 11-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Cordarrelle Patterson (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots on 2018-12-23?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 24-12 in Week 16, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 6, New England Patriots 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 12, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q1 7:38) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (Q2 10:09) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:14) Buffalo Bills touchdown — Z. Jones (J. Allen pass) (Q4 1:17) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 13:33, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 10:11, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 7:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 44.4% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -17.85 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 50.0% completion, -16.5% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -15.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Cordarrelle Patterson (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.24 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+0.97 EPA): (10:16) 84-C.Patterson right end to BUF 38 for 12 yards (47-L.Wallace; 90-S.Lawson)..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
New England Patriots
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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