Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 19–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Blake Watson
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), REC…
- Game date
- 2006-09-10
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 19–17 on 2006-09-10, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 17–7 halftime lead. Blake Watson posted a game-high +5.22 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:47) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(4:25) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:45) 28-A.Thomas left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(9:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(8:55) 7-J.Losman sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (94-T.Warren).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 14:55TD LFL. Fletcher-BakerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 79
- Score
- 6-0
(14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 14:48XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:47TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 7-6
(10:47) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:43XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:25FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 34
- Score
- 10-7
(4:25) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:45TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 16-7
(11:45) 28-A.Thomas left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:40XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:56TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 17-13
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:52XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:37FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 17-17
(9:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:55Safety JLJ. LosmanPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 92
- Score
- 17-19
(8:55) 7-J.Losman sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (94-T.Warren).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 2
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 3Azareye'h Thomas · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play
- 5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 6R. Caldwell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 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
Blake Watson — NE · Receiving
Blake Watson posted the highest total EPA (+5.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
Blake Watson's top snap (+3.52 EPA): (6:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 84-B.Watson to BUF 46 for 34 yards (20-D.Whitner).
Biggest single play (-7.83 EPA): T. Brady — (14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.26 total EPA
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +14.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.164 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | +0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 65.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.04, New England Patriots -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -2.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -3.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — L. Fletcher-Baker
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Azareye'h Thomas
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 79 (Q1 14:55); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 14:48) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 34 (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 28-A.Thomas left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 11:40) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:52) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 5–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 92 (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) 7-J.Losman sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (94-T.Warren)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 84-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Whitner at BUF 44. 20-D.Whitner to NE 46 for 10 yards. PENALTY on BUF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yar
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 46 for -6 yards (93-R.Seymour).
- New England Patriots (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 82-J.Reed to NE 37 for 14 yards (26-E.Wilson, 25-A.Hawkins) [59-R.Colvin].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 84-B.Watson to BUF 46 for 34 yards (20-D.Whitner).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 21-W.McGahee right tackle to NE 7 for no gain (51-D.Davis).
- New England Patriots (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 14:55 · BUF 79 · Score 6-0
(14:55) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 11 for -10 yards (51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher-Baker at NE 5. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 14:48 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:47 · BUF 9 · Score 7-6
(10:47) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:43 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 4:25 · NE 34 · Score 10-7
(4:25) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:45 · NE 18 · Score 16-7
(11:45) 28-A.Thomas left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:40 · NE 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · BUF 17 · Score 17-13
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 33-K.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-33-K.Faulk was injured during the play. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:52 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:37 · BUF 14 · Score 17-17
(9:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 8:55 · NE 92 · Score 17-19
(8:55) 7-J.Losman sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (94-T.Warren).
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Blake Watson (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots on 2006-09-10?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 19-17 in Week 1, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 10, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, New England Patriots 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 5; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, New England Patriots 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Fletcher-Baker (Q1 14:55) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 11:45) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (T. Brady pass) (Q3 2:56) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 4:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 9:37, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 42.3% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.26 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 57.7% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Blake Watson (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.52 EPA): (6:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 84-B.Watson to BUF 46 for 34 yards (20-D.Whitner)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New England Patriots won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Now 0-1 L
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
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