Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 49–21 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 21–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by…
- Game date
- 2012-01-01
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 49–21 on 2012-01-01, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 21–14 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +15.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 49 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(11:22) 30-T.Choice up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. BUF 13-St. Johnson 1,004 receiving yds, 2nd career 1,000-yard season. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(12:01) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 10th rush TD of season, only 3rd Patriot to ever have back-to-back 10+ rush TD seasons.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence). NE 12-Brady 32nd straight regular season game with a TD pass, 4th-longest all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(12:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(5:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(11:20) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 12th 30+ point game of season, ties NFL record (Patriots 2007 and Rams 1999)
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:07) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 300th career TD pass, tying John Elway for 5th place all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:22TD TCT. ChoicePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-0
(11:22) 30-T.Choice up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:18XP BCB. CoutuPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:24TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 13-0
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. BUF 13-St. Johnson 1,004 receiving yds, 2nd career 1,000-yard season. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:19XP BCB. CoutuPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:53TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-0
(:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:48XP BCB. CoutuPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:01TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 21-6
(12:01) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 10th rush TD of season, only 3rd Patriot to ever have back-to-back 10+ rush TD seasons.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:58XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:49TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 21-13
(5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence). NE 12-Brady 32nd straight regular season game with a TD pass, 4th-longest all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:24FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 28
- Score
- 21-17
(12:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:16FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-20
(5:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:37TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 21-26
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:32Safety DWD. WoodheadPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-28
Shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:20TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 21-34
(11:20) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 12th 30+ point game of season, ties NFL record (Patriots 2007 and Rams 1999)
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:16XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:07TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 21-41
(3:07) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 300th career TD pass, tying John Elway for 5th place all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:02XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-42
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:02TD Skyy MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 80
- Score
- 21-48
(3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:55XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-49
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +15.75 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.70 EPA/play
- 5St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6D. Hagan · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7
Garrett Wilson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play - 8S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.14 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 (+15.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence). NE 12-Brady 32nd str
Biggest single play (-7.72 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.08 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +15.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.291 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 58.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.361 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.253 | +0.199 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.291 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.4% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -2.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +25.33 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — T. Choice
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- New England Patriots — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Skyy Moore
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 30-T.Choice up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 11:18) — 10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q1 5:24); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 5:19) — 10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 0:48) — 10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 12:01); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:58) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 39 (Q2 5:49); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 5:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 28 (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 1:32) — Shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 11:20); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:16) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q4 3:07); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:02) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 80 (Q4 3:02); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 30. 29-S.Moore to BUF 25 for 5 yards (82-R.Martin).
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 42-B.Green-Ellis to BUF 20 for 53 yards (26-J.Rogers). NE 12-Brady 5,101 pass yards this season, passing Dan Marino's 1984 total.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 28-C.Spiller INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 15. 32-D.McCourty to BUF 47 for 38 yards (76-C.Rinehart).
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep middle to 80-D.Hagan. PENALTY on NE-27-A.Molden, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at BUF 49 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 28-C.Spiller INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 15. 32-D.McCourty to BUF 47 for 38 yards (76-C.Rinehart).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 30. 29-S.Moore to BUF 25 for 5 yards (82-R.Martin).
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 11:22 · NE 4 · Score 6-0
(11:22) 30-T.Choice up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 11:18 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:24 · NE 18 · Score 13-0
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. BUF 13-St. Johnson - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:19 · NE 2 · Score 14-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · NE 15 · Score 20-0
(:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · NE 2 · Score 21-0
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:01 · BUF 1 · Score 21-6
(12:01) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 10th rush TD of season, only 3rd Patriot to ever have back-to-back 10+ rush TD seas - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:58 · BUF 2 · Score 21-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 5:49 · BUF 39 · Score 21-13
(5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence). - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 5:42 · BUF 2 · Score 21-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 12:24 · BUF 28 · Score 21-17
(12:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 5:16 · BUF 2 · Score 21-20
(5:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · BUF 17 · Score 21-26
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q3 1:32 · BUF 2 · Score 21-28
Shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · BUF 3 · Score 21-34
(11:20) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 12th 30+ point game of season, ties NFL record (Patriots 2007 and Rams 1999) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · BUF 2 · Score 21-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · BUF 7 · Score 21-41
(3:07) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 300th career TD pass, tying John Elway for 5th place all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:02 · BUF 2 · Score 21-42
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · NE 80 · Score 21-48
(3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:55 · BUF 2 · Score 21-49
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, 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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots on 2012-01-01?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 49-21 in Week 17, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 21, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 21; Final: Buffalo Bills 21, New England Patriots 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Choice (Q1 11:22) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 5:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 0:53) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 12:01) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q2 5:49) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 1:37) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 11:20) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:07) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Moore (Q4 3:02) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 12:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 5:16, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 52.7% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.08 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 56.1% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard seaso.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
New England Patriots
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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