Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–7 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 14–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-…
- Game date
- 2005-12-11
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 35–7 on 2005-12-11. T. Brady posted a game-high +18.47 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(5:40) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(8:20) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(5:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen right, caught at BUF 6.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(8:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, right side.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-J.Sanders for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line by T.Bruschi before INT.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(2:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at NE 49, crossed to left and down sideline; cut back inside at NE 15 to end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:40TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-0
(5:40) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:33XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:20TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 13-0
(8:20) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:13XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:32TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 20-0
(5:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen right, caught at BUF 6.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:24TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 27-0
(8:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, right side.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:18XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 28-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:52TD Jason SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 49
- Score
- 34-0
(2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-J.Sanders for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line by T.Bruschi before INT.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:43XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 35-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:29TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 51
- Score
- 35-6
(2:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at NE 49, crossed to left and down sideline; cut back inside at NE 15 to end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:14XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 35-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +18.47 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 3Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 7L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8
Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+18.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-5.76 EPA): (9:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 34-M.Cloud INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at BUF 10. 59-L.Fletcher to BUF 30 for 20 yards (83-D.Branch). Pass tipped by receiver before interception at BUF 15, over middle.
Biggest single play (-9.18 EPA): J. Losman — (2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-J.Sanders for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line by T.Bruschi before INT.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 70.7% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +18.47 total EPA
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 31 dropbacks · 32.3% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -13.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.251 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.3% | 32.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.415 | -0.444 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.378 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.154 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.2% | 45.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.15 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -15.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +16.21 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 — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jason Sanders
- Buffalo Bills — Joe Reed (J. Losman pass)
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 3 (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen right, caught at BUF 6.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, right side.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 8:18) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 49 (Q4 2:52); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:43) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 51 (Q4 2:29); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 2:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) 7-J.Losman pass intended for 89-S.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE -4. Touchback. Coverage along left sideline, receiver overthrown.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 7-J.Losman pass to 83-L.Evans to NE 10 for 58 yards (24-M.Stone). Caught along right sideline at NE 25.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to BUF 33 for 22 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught over middle at BUF 36.
- New England Patriots (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 34-M.Cloud INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at BUF 10. 59-L.Fletcher to BUF 30 for 20 yards (83-D.Branch). Pass tipped by receiver before interception at BUF
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 87-D.Givens INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF -2. Touchback. Coverage in front left corner of end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-J.Sanders for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line by T.Bruschi before INT.
- New England Patriots (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 34-M.Cloud INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at BUF 10. 59-L.Fletcher to BUF 30 for 20 yards (83-D.Branch). Pass tipped by receiver before interception at BUF
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at NE 49, crossed to left and down sideline; cut back inside at NE 15 to end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 7-J.Losman pass to 83-L.Evans to NE 10 for 58 yards (24-M.Stone). Caught along right sideline at NE 25.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:40 · BUF 3 · Score 6-0
(5:40) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:33 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:20 · BUF 12 · Score 13-0
(8:20) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:13 · BUF 2 · Score 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · BUF 5 · Score 20-0
(5:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen right, caught at BUF 6. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · BUF 2 · Score 21-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · BUF 2 · Score 27-0
(8:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, right side. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · BUF 2 · Score 28-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:52 · NE 49 · Score 34-0
(2:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (54-T.Bruschi) at BUF 39. 36-J.Sanders for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line by T.Bruschi before INT. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · BUF 2 · Score 35-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · NE 51 · Score 35-6
(2:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at NE 49, crossed to left and down sideline; cut back inside at NE 15 to end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · NE 2 · Score 35-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2005-12-11?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 35-7 in Week 14, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New England Patriots 35, Buffalo Bills 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q1 5:40) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 8:20) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:32) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:24) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Sanders (Q4 2:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (J. Losman pass) (Q4 2:29) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 70.7% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +18.47 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 32.3% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -13.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.76 EPA): (9:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 34-M.Cloud INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at BUF 10. 59-L.Fletcher to BUF 30 for 20 yards (83-D.Branch). Pass tipped by receiver before .
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
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