Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–20 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–16 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Blount
- Top passer
- Tyquan Lewis
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career…
- Game date
- 2013-12-29
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 34–20 on 2013-12-29. L. Blount posted a game-high +9.71 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 New England Patriots | 6 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(9:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 36th FG of year, ties his franchise record (2008).
(12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 37th FG of year, new franchise record.
(1:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short left to 11-T.Graham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-S.Vereen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:24) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 157 pts for seasaon, new franchise record (Cappelletti 155 in 1964).
(3:30) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. 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-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:46FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 0-3
(9:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:19FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 3-3
(6:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:45FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 3-6
(2:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 36th FG of year, ties his franchise record (2008).
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:22TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 36
- Score
- 3-12
(12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:04FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 3-16
(:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 37th FG of year, new franchise record.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:35TD Thomas Graham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 9-16
(1:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short left to 11-T.Graham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:29XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-16
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 10-22
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-S.Vereen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:56Safety TBT. BradyPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:24TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 16-24
(10:24) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:20XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-24
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:02FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 17-27
(8:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 157 pts for seasaon, new franchise record (Cappelletti 155 in 1964).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:30FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 20-27
(3:30) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:40TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 20-33
(2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:31XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-34
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Blount · New England Patriots · Rushing · +9.71 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2
Tyquan Lewis · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.08 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 3Thomas Graham Jr. · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5Marquise Goodwin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.79 EPA/play
- 6S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 6 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
L. Blount — NE · Rushing
L. Blount posted the highest total EPA (+9.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
L. Blount's top snap (+5.32 EPA): (2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
Tyquan Lewis led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Tyquan Lewis (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.08 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -9.9% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 52.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.070 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.274 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.3% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +5.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +18.75 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- Buffalo Bills — Thomas Graham Jr. (Tyquan Lewis pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Vereen (T. Brady pass)
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q1 2:45).
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 36 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 12:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 11 (Q2 0:04).
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short left to 11-T.Graham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 1:29) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 18–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-S.Vereen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 10:20) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q4 8:02); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 35 (Q4 2:40); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:31) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep left to 10-R.Woods to NE 48 for 27 yards (25-K.Arrington).
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 22-S.Ridley right guard to BUF 25 for 29 yards (31-J.Byrd).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin pushed ob at NE 20 for 22 yards (30-D.Harmon).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:29) — 2-D.Carpenter kicks 68 yards from BUF 35 to NE -3. 29-L.Blount to BUF 20 for 83 yards (81-M.Easley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:29) — 2-D.Carpenter kicks 68 yards from BUF 35 to NE -3. 29-L.Blount to BUF 20 for 83 yards (81-M.Easley).
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 34-S.Vereen INTERCEPTED by 91-M.Lawson at BUF 48. 91-M.Lawson to BUF 48 for no gain (61-M.Cannon).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:46 · BUF 25 · Score 0-3
(9:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:19 · NE 33 · Score 3-3
(6:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 2:45 · BUF 17 · Score 3-6
(2:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 36th FG of year, ties his franchise record (2008). - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · BUF 36 · Score 3-12
(12:22) 29-L.Blount left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-70-L.Mankins was injured during the play. NE 29-Blount 8th career 100-yard game. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:14 · BUF 2 · Score 3-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · BUF 11 · Score 3-16
(:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 37th FG of year, new franchise record. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:35 · NE 12 · Score 9-16
(1:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short left to 11-T.Graham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · NE 2 · Score 10-16
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 5 · Score 10-22
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-S.Vereen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 14:56 · BUF 2 · Score 10-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:24 · NE 5 · Score 16-24
(10:24) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:20 · NE 2 · Score 17-24
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:02 · BUF 17 · Score 17-27
(8:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 157 pts for seasaon, new franchise record (Cappelletti 155 in 1964). - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:30 · NE 19 · Score 20-27
(3:30) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:40 · BUF 35 · Score 20-33
(2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:31 · BUF 2 · Score 20-34
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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.
- L. Blount (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 2013-12-29?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 34-20 in Week 17, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New England Patriots 6; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, New England Patriots 18; Final: Buffalo Bills 20, New England Patriots 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 12:22) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Graham (T. Lewis pass) (Q3 1:35) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Vereen (T. Brady pass) (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q4 10:24) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 2:40) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 9:46, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 6:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 2:45, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:02, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 3:30, 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?
Tyquan Lewis (Buffalo Bills), 45.7% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.08 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 48.3% completion, -9.9% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
L. Blount (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.71 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+5.32 EPA): (2:40) 29-L.Blount left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 189 rush yds, new career best. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
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