Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 25–6 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 9–3 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.…
- Game date
- 2018-10-29
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 25–6 on 2018-10-29. T. Brady posted a game-high +7.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(4:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:44) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(7:42) 4-S.Hauschka 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(2:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:01) 28-J.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 16. 32-D.McCourty for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:49FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 3-0
(4:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:51FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 6-0
(11:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:46FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 9-0
(5:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:44FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 9-3
(1:44) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:42FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 9-6
(7:42) 4-S.Hauschka 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:06FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 12-6
(2:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 18-6
(10:01) 28-J.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 24-6
(6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 16. 32-D.McCourty for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:54XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 25-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.78 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6A. Holmes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 7
Zay Jones · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 8J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 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 (+7.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.86 EPA): (13:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 45 for 26 yards (23-M.Hyde). Caught near sideline at NE 43.
Biggest single play (-9.19 EPA): Darius Anderson — (6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 16. 32-D.McCourty for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.78 total EPA
Darius Anderson (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -16.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.286 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.153 | -0.387 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.357 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.286 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.29 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -24.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -1.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Jordan White
- New England Patriots — Devin McCourty
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- 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 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 29 (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) 4-S.Hauschka 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 28-J.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q4 6:09); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 5:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) 3-D.Anderson sacked at BUF 27 for -6 yards (53-K.Van Noy). FUMBLES (53-K.Van Noy) [53-K.Van Noy], RECOVERED by NE-23-P.Chung at BUF 29. Penalty on BUF-62-V.Ducasse, Offensive Holding, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on NE-93-L.Guy, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) 4-S.Hauschka 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan to BUF 38 for 29 yards (21-J.Poyer). Caught at NE 49, slanting right.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) 9-C.Bojorquez to BUF 21 for -15 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at BUF 21. 9-C.Bojorquez punts 26 yards to NE 38, downed by BUF-42-P.DiMarco.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 16. 32-D.McCourty for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) 3-D.Anderson sacked at BUF 27 for -6 yards (53-K.Van Noy). FUMBLES (53-K.Van Noy) [53-K.Van Noy], RECOVERED by NE-23-P.Chung at BUF 29. Penalty on BUF-62-V.Ducasse, Offensive Holding, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 45 for 26 yards (23-M.Hyde). Caught near sideline at NE 43.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete short middle to 13-K.Benjamin (24-S.Gilmore). Receiver and coverage at NE 25, slanting right.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 4:49 · BUF 7 · Score 3-0
(4:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 11:51 · BUF 22 · Score 6-0
(11:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:46 · BUF 20 · Score 9-0
(5:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:44 · NE 29 · Score 9-3
(1:44) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 7:42 · NE 33 · Score 9-6
(7:42) 4-S.Hauschka 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 2:06 · BUF 7 · Score 12-6
(2:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · BUF 1 · Score 18-6
(10:01) 28-J.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · NE 30 · Score 24-6
(6:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 16. 32-D.McCourty for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:54 · BUF 15 · Score 25-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point 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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Darius Anderson (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2018-10-29?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 25-6 in Week 8, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: New England Patriots 13, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New England Patriots 25, Buffalo Bills 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (Q4 10:01) New England Patriots touchdown — D. McCourty (Q4 6:09) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 4:49, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 11:51, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 5:46, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 1:44, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 7:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 2:06, 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), 56.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.78 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Buffalo Bills), 51.2% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -16.86 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 +7.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (13:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 45 for 26 yards (23-M.Hyde). Caught near sideline at NE 43..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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