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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2015 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Patriots defeat Bills 40–32 in Week 2

R.Gronkowski led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 40–32 Week 2 finish.

New England Patriots 40 2–0 Winner
Final 40–32
Buffalo Bills 32 1–1
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
40–32
Halftime
New England Patriots 24–13 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
T. Brady
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gronkowski
Game date
September 20, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • R.Gronkowski 7 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Brady 38/65 · 451 YDS · 3 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Dobson 7 REC · 87 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 3 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ka.Williams 6 CAR · 21 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 1 CAR · 7 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 40–32 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
New England Patriots 24–13 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Gronkowski
Top passer
T. Brady
Biggest EPA play
(4:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 41 for -6 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hug…
Game date
2015-09-20

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 40–32 on 2015-09-20. R. Gronkowski posted a game-high +7.12 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New England Patriots1410133040
Buffalo Bills76019032

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:03TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    0-6

    (10:03) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:00XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 4:08TD
    JEJ. Edelman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 8
    Score
    6-7

    (4:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from middle.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 4:02XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    7-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 1:04TD
    Damien Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 6
    Score
    13-7

    (1:04) 33-D.Lewis right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 0:58XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    14-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on BUF-23-A.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 13:18TD
    RGR. Gronkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    20-7

    (13:18) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 13:14XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    21-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 5:20TD
    CCC. Clay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 9
    Score
    21-13

    (5:20) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NE 3.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 2:23FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 28
    Score
    24-13

    (2:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 10:06FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    27-13

    (10:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 3:32TD
    JEJ. Edelman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 22
    Score
    33-13

    (3:32) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-23-A.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at BUF 17, crossing from middle. A.Williams removed from field by ambulance.

  13. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 3:24XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    34-13

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  14. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 0:33FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 32
    Score
    37-13

    (:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  15. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 11:48TD
    Robert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 32
    Score
    37-19

    (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone.

  16. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 5:32TD
    Tyrod Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 7
    Score
    37-25

    (5:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 4:20TD
    SWS. Watkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 24
    Score
    37-31

    (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 4:16XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    37-32

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

  19. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 1:18FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 8
    Score
    40-32

    (1:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.70 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Dobson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  4. 4Robert WoodsRobert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  5. 5Ka. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  6. 6Damien LewisDamien Lewis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Hogan · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 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

R. Gronkowski — NE · Receiving

R. Gronkowski posted the highest total EPA (+7.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

R. Gronkowski's top snap (+3.20 EPA): (13:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 48 for 28 yards (20-C.Graham). Caught at NE 40, slanting from right.

Biggest single play (-5.78 EPA): T. Brady — (4:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 41 for -6 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-52-P.Brown at 50. 52-P.Brown to 50 for no gain (67-J.Kline).

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) · 65 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.70 total EPA
  • Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +13.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.095-0.036
Offensive success rate48.0%40.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.103-0.085
Rush EPA/play+0.077+0.144
Defensive EPA/play+0.036-0.095
Defensive success rate59.4%52.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -3.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 15 drives, +9.68 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 10:03)
  • New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:08)
  • Damien LewisNew England Patriots — Damien Lewis (Q1 1:04)
  • New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 13:18)
  • Buffalo Bills — C. Clay (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q2 5:20)
  • New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q3 3:32)
  • Robert WoodsBuffalo Bills — Robert Woods (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q4 11:48)
  • Tyrod TaylorBuffalo Bills — Tyrod Taylor (Q4 5:32)
  • Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q4 4:20)

Field goals

  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 2:23)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 10:06)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:33)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:18)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 10:00) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from middle.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 4:02) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 33-D.Lewis right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 0:58).

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 13:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NE 3.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 28 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q3 3:32); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 3:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 32 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 19–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 32 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 24 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 4:16) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from middle. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.08]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass incomplete deep left to 18-P.Harvin. Overthrown, receiver near sideline at NE 5. Presure on QB: J.Collins. PENALTY on NE-24-B.Fletcher, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.73]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.95]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 21-Mal.Butler at BUF 39. 21-Mal.Butler to BUF 30 for 9 yards (18-P.Harvin). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.44]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 33-D.Lewis pushed ob at BUF 43 for 40 yards (53-N.Bradham). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.10]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 41 for -6 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-52-P.Brown at 50. 52-P.Brown to 50 for no gain (67-J.Kline). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -5.78]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-D.Lewis to BUF 42 for 6 yards (52-P.Brown). FUMBLES (52-P.Brown), RECOVERED by BUF-20-C.Graham at BUF 38. 20-C.Graham pushed ob at NE 33 for 29 yards [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.41]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Edelman. Overthrown, receiver at BUF 9. [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.45]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 21-Mal.Butler at BUF 39. 21-Mal.Butler to BUF 30 for 9 yards (18-P.Harvin). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:03 · NE 2 · Score 0-6
    (10:03) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:00 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · BUF 8 · Score 6-7
    (4:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from middle.
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:04 · BUF 6 · Score 13-7
    (1:04) 33-D.Lewis right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · BUF 15 · Score 14-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on BUF-23-A.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:18 · BUF 2 · Score 20-7
    (13:18) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing from left.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:14 · BUF 15 · Score 21-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · NE 9 · Score 21-13
    (5:20) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NE 3.
  10. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 2:23 · BUF 28 · Score 24-13
    (2:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  11. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 10:06 · BUF 3 · Score 27-13
    (10:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  12. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:32 · BUF 22 · Score 33-13
    (3:32) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-23-A.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at BUF 17, crossing from middle. A.Williams remo
  13. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · BUF 15 · Score 34-13
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  14. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:33 · BUF 32 · Score 37-13
    (:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  15. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:48 · NE 32 · Score 37-19
    (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone.
  16. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:32 · NE 7 · Score 37-25
    (5:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · NE 24 · Score 37-31
    (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 4:16 · NE 15 · Score 37-32
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
  19. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:18 · BUF 8 · Score 40-32
    (1:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, 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.
  • R. Gronkowski (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2015-09-20?

The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 40-32 in Week 2, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: New England Patriots 14, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Buffalo Bills 6; Q3: New England Patriots 13, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 19; Final: New England Patriots 40, Buffalo Bills 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:03) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:08) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (Q1 1:04) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 13:18) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Clay (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 5:20) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q3 3:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Woods (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 11:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q4 5:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 4:20) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 2:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 10:06, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:33, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:18, 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?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.5% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.70 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 48.9% completion, +13.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

R. Gronkowski (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.20 EPA): (13:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 48 for 28 yards (20-C.Graham). Caught at NE 40, slanting from right..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L