Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 24–21 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 9–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Zack Moss
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left tackle to BUF 14 for 5 yards (61-J.Zimmer). FUMBLES (61-J.…
- Game date
- 2020-11-01
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 24–21 on 2020-11-01, overcoming New England Patriots's 9–7 halftime lead. Zack Moss posted a game-high +4.23 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(5:34) 20-Z.Moss left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(10:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:12) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. A.Roberts kneels 6 yds. into end zone.
(12:17) (Shotgun) 20-Z.Moss right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
(13:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(9:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(4:10) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:34TD Zack MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 0-6
(5:34) 20-Z.Moss left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:29XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:55FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 3-7
(10:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:12FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 6-7
(:12) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 6-7
7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. A.Roberts kneels 6 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:17TD Zack MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-13
(12:17) (Shotgun) 20-Z.Moss right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:09XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 6-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:09TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 12-14
(3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:03Safety CNC. NewtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:16TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-20
(13:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:12XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:40TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-21
(9:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:36XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 21-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:10FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 21-24
(4:10) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Zack Moss · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.23 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2
Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 3Demone Harris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.75 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4
Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.61 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 5C. Newton · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.35 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6Damiere Byrd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 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
Zack Moss — BUF · Rushing
Zack Moss posted the highest total EPA (+4.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-3.70 EPA): C. Newton — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left tackle to BUF 14 for 5 yards (61-J.Zimmer). FUMBLES (61-J.Zimmer), RECOVERED by BUF-31-D.Marlowe at BUF 13.
Quarterback report card
C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Newton (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.35 total EPA
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.08, Buffalo Bills +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.08 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +8.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +6.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Zack Moss
- Buffalo Bills — Zack Moss
- New England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen
- New England Patriots — C. Newton
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Jake Bailey
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 20-Z.Moss left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 5:29) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q2 0:08) — 7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. A.Roberts kneels 6 yds. into end zone..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 20-Z.Moss right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 12:09) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:03) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught 5 yds. into end zone..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 13:12) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 9:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left tackle to BUF 14 for 5 yards (61-J.Zimmer). FUMBLES (61-J.Zimmer), RECOVERED by BUF-31-D.Marlowe at BUF 13.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jackson at NE 26. 27-J.Jackson pushed ob at BUF 49 for 25 yards (75-D.Williams).
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left tackle to BUF 14 for 5 yards (61-J.Zimmer). FUMBLES (61-J.Zimmer), RECOVERED by BUF-31-D.Marlowe at BUF 13.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jackson at NE 26. 27-J.Jackson pushed ob at BUF 49 for 25 yards (75-D.Williams).
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs to NE 4 for 41 yards (30-J.McCourty).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:34 · NE 8 · Score 0-6
(5:34) 20-Z.Moss left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:29 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 10:55 · BUF 25 · Score 3-7
(10:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · BUF 15 · Score 6-7
(:12) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · NE 35 · Score 6-7
7-J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. A.Roberts kneels 6 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 12:17 · NE 4 · Score 6-13
(12:17) (Shotgun) 20-Z.Moss right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 12:09 · NE 15 · Score 6-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · BUF 22 · Score 12-14
(3:09) 37-D.Harris left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q3 3:03 · BUF 2 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught 5 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · NE 2 · Score 14-20
(13:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · NE 15 · Score 14-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · BUF 2 · Score 20-21
(9:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · BUF 15 · Score 21-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:10 · NE 10 · Score 21-24
(4:10) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Zack Moss (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2020-11-01?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 24-21 in Week 8, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New England Patriots 9, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New England Patriots 8, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 10; Final: New England Patriots 21, Buffalo Bills 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — Z. Moss (Q1 5:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — Z. Moss (Q3 12:17) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q3 3:09) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 13:16) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 9:40) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 10:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Bailey (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 4:10, 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?
C. Newton (New England Patriots), 46.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.35 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Zack Moss (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.23 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps.
Was New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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