Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 52–28 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 7–14 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 52–28 on 2012-09-30, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 14–7 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +14.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 38 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 52 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(6:52) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 84-S.Chandler for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage in front corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
(3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
(11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
(8:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 10, slanted toward middle after catch.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(11:46) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-27-S.Gilmore, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:34) 38-B.Bolden left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at NE 10.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:52TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 6-0
(6:52) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:49XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 7-6
(9:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 84-S.Chandler for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage in front corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 7-13
(3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:30XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:18TD Dre'Mont JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 68
- Score
- 7-20
(11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:08XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:18TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 13-21
(8:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 10, slanted toward middle after catch.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:10XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:59TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 20-21
(3:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:53XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 28
- Score
- 27-21
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:55XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 28-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:46TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 34-21
(11:46) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-27-S.Gilmore, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 35-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 41-21
(10:34) 38-B.Bolden left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 42-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:39TD Brandon SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 42-27
(6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at NE 10.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:32XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 42-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:09TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 48-28
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:02XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 49-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 52-28
(2:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal 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 · +14.75 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +7.53 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3Brandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.37 EPA/play
- 4Dre'Mont Jones · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 5R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.53 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8B. Lloyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 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 (+14.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.84 EPA): (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (+5.57 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.53 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.218 | -0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.0% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.388 | +0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.286 | -0.574 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.082 | -0.218 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 43.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, -7.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 16 drives, +21.81 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dre'Mont Jones (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Woodhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — Brandon Bolden
- Buffalo Bills — Brandon Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Lloyd (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- 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 6 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 6:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 24 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 84-S.Chandler for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage in front corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 20 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 3:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 68 (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 11:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q3 8:18); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:10) — 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 4 (Q3 3:59); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:53) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 31–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 28 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:55) — 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 2 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-27-S.Gilmore, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:42) — 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 10:34) — (10:34) 38-B.Bolden left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 35 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at NE 10.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 6:32) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 25 (Q4 4:09); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:02) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 26 for 41 yards (26-J.Rogers). Caught at BUF 32, slanting to sideline.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to NE 1 for 3 yards (55-B.Spikes). FUMBLES (55-B.Spikes), RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at NE 2. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 4 for 2 yards (14-R.Fitzpatrick).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 84-S.Chandler for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage in front corner of end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to NE 1 for 3 yards (55-B.Spikes). FUMBLES (55-B.Spikes), RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at NE 2. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 4 for 2 yards (14-R.Fitzpatrick).
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at NE 10.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:52 · BUF 6 · Score 6-0
(6:52) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:49 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · NE 24 · Score 7-6
(9:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 84-S.Chandler for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage in front corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · NE 20 · Score 7-13
(3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · NE 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 11:18 · NE 68 · Score 7-20
(11:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 39, crossing from right. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · NE 2 · Score 7-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:18 · BUF 17 · Score 13-21
(8:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 10, slanted toward middle after catch. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:10 · BUF 2 · Score 14-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:59 · BUF 4 · Score 20-21
(3:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 3:53 · BUF 2 · Score 21-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 28 · Score 27-21
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · BUF 2 · Score 28-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:46 · BUF 2 · Score 34-21
(11:46) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-27-S.Gilmore, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 11:42 · BUF 2 · Score 35-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:34 · BUF 7 · Score 41-21
(10:34) 38-B.Bolden left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:29 · BUF 2 · Score 42-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · NE 35 · Score 42-27
(6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at NE 10. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:32 · NE 2 · Score 42-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-4-T.Thigpen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · BUF 25 · Score 48-28
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 4:02 · BUF 2 · Score 49-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · BUF 12 · Score 52-28
(2:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal 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 New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-09-30?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 52-28 in Week 4, 2012.
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 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New England Patriots 31, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New England Patriots 52, Buffalo Bills 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q1 6:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 9:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 3:35) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Jones (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 11:18) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Woodhead (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:18) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 3:59) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q4 11:46) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Bolden (Q4 10:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 6:39) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Brady pass) (Q4 4:09) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 2:00, 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), 50.0% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.53 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 57.9% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.75 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 +14.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.84 EPA): (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 85-B.Lloyd for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. Penalty on BUF-26-J.Rogers, Defensive Holding, declined..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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