Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Edelman
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). F…
- Game date
- 2019-12-21
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 24–17 on 2019-12-21. J. Edelman posted a game-high +6.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(1:56) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 539th career TD pass, ties P.Manning for 2nd all-time. NE 12-Brady 76th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70).
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy].
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
NE 52-Roberts eligible TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:21FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 3-0
(9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:56TD MLM. LaCossePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 3-6
(1:56) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 539th career TD pass, ties P.Manning for 2nd all-time. NE 12-Brady 76th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70).
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:50XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:07FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 3-10
(5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:06TD Dion DawkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 9-10
(:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:01XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:58FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 33
- Score
- 10-13
(9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:34TD Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 53
- Score
- 16-13
(7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy].
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:25XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-13
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:48FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-16
(10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:11TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 17-22
(5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:06Safety TBT. BradyPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-24
NE 52-Roberts eligible TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 2Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.62 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.93 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 5Dion Dawkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 6Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7N'Keal Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 12 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
J. Edelman — NE · Receiving
J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+6.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.
J. Edelman's top snap (+1.82 EPA): (9:01) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to BUF 29 for 30 yards (58-M.Milano).
Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): T. Brady — (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (21-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at BUF 38. 23-M.Hyde ran ob at NE 31 for 31 yards (14-M.Sanu S
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) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.62 total EPA
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 54.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.120 | +0.064 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.9% | 63.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -0.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +7.40 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 — M. LaCosse (T. Brady pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dion Dawkins (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Ji'Ayir Brown (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q1 1:56); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 1:50) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 53 (Q3 7:34) — (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:25) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 11–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 5:11); New England Patriots registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:06) — NE 52-Roberts eligible TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:34) — (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy].
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (21-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at BUF 38. 23-M.Hyde ran ob at NE 31 for 31 yards (14-M.Sanu S
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 10-C.Beasley to NE 8 for 25 yards (27-J.Jackson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at NE 15 for -6 yards (sack split by 54-D.Hightower and 70-A.Butler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 10-C.Beasley (27-J.Jackson) [58-J.Collins Sr.].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead to BUF 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (21-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by BUF-23-M.Hyde at BUF 38. 23-M.Hyde ran ob at NE 31 for 31 yards (14-M.Sanu S
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:34) — (7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy].
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 88-D.Knox for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass dee
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 9:21 · NE 17 · Score 3-0
(9:21) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:56 · BUF 8 · Score 3-6
(1:56) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 539th career TD pass, ties P.Manning for 2nd all-time. NE 12-Brady 76th diff - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:50 · BUF 15 · Score 3-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:07 · BUF 18 · Score 3-10
(5:07) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · NE 1 · Score 9-10
(:06) 73-D.Dawkins reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 73-D.Dawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:01 · NE 15 · Score 10-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:58 · BUF 33 · Score 10-13
(9:58) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:34 · NE 53 · Score 16-13
(7:34) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Guy]. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 7:25 · NE 15 · Score 17-13
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 10:48 · BUF 2 · Score 17-16
(10:48) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:11 · BUF 1 · Score 17-22
(5:11) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 34-R.Burkhead right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-97-J.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 5:06 · BUF 2 · Score 17-24
NE 52-Roberts eligible TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots on 2019-12-21?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 24-17 in Week 16, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, New England Patriots 11; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — M. LaCosse (T. Brady pass) (Q1 1:56) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Dawkins (J. Allen pass) (Q2 0:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Brown (J. Allen pass) (Q3 7:34) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (Q4 5:11) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 9:21, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 5:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 9:58, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:48, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 66.7% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.62 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 40.6% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+1.82 EPA): (9:01) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to BUF 29 for 30 yards (58-M.Milano)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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