Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 24–3 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Green-Ellis
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:37) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Flet…
- Game date
- 2010-12-26
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 34–3 on 2010-12-26. B. Green-Ellis posted a game-high +6.90 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:12) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:52) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(12:32) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 6.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(4:01) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(11:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:19) 5-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:12FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 0-3
(10:12) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:52TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 6-3
(3:52) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:46XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:32TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 13-3
(12:32) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 6.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:27XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:01FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 17-3
(4:01) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:38TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 23-3
(:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:33XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:34TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 30-3
(11:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:27XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 31-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:19FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 34-3
(10:19) 5-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +6.90 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.54 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6A. Crumpler · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.15 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
B. Green-Ellis — NE · Rushing
B. Green-Ellis posted the highest total EPA (+6.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
B. Green-Ellis's top snap (+1.29 EPA): (9:18) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to NE 41 for 10 yards (20-D.Whitner, 52-A.Moats).
Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (3:37) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Fletcher (59-G.Guyton) at NE -3. Touchback. Pass tipped at goal line before INT.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -23.61 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.118 | -0.332 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.549 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.342 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.332 | -0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -24.93 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +10.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — D. Woodhead
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Crumpler (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 8 (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:46) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 6.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 12:27) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:33).
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 11:27) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 5-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:30 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson to BUF 45 for 3 yards (98-E.Moore) [95-T.Banta-Cain]. Shovel pass, caught in flat at BUF 42.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 20 for -3 yards (59-G.Guyton). FUMBLES (59-G.Guyton), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at NE 20. 51-J.Mayo to NE 20 for no gain (38-C.McIntyre).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 21-C.Spiller pushed ob at NE 28 for 41 yards (27-K.Arrington). Caught along sideline at NE 35.
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Fletcher (59-G.Guyton) at NE -3. Touchback. Pass tipped at goal line before INT.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 20 for -3 yards (59-G.Guyton). FUMBLES (59-G.Guyton), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at NE 20. 51-J.Mayo to NE 20 for no gain (38-C.McIntyre).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 21-C.Spiller left tackle to BUF 36 for 5 yards (51-J.Mayo, 98-E.Moore). New England challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-C.Spiller left tackle to BUF
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Page at BUF 21. 44-J.Page to BUF 21 for no gain (13-St. Johnson). PENALTY on BUF-76-C.Rinehart, Chop Block, 10
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 10:12 · NE 8 · Score 0-3
(10:12) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:52 · BUF 29 · Score 6-3
(3:52) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:46 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · BUF 8 · Score 13-3
(12:32) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 6. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:27 · BUF 2 · Score 14-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:01 · BUF 16 · Score 17-3
(4:01) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · BUF 4 · Score 23-3
(:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · BUF 2 · Score 24-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · BUF 8 · Score 30-3
(11:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone, crossing from left. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · BUF 2 · Score 31-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 10:19 · BUF 8 · Score 34-3
(10:19) 5-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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.
- B. Green-Ellis (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2010-12-26?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 34-3 in Week 16, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: New England Patriots 17, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New England Patriots 34, Buffalo Bills 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q1 3:52) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:32) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Crumpler (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:38) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:34) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 10:12, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q2 4:01, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q4 10:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 41.9% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -23.61 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 46.9% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
B. Green-Ellis (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.90 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+1.29 EPA): (9:18) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to NE 41 for 10 yards (20-D.Whitner, 52-A.Moats)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
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