Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 33–21 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jonathan Allen
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:09) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 10-M.Jones pass deep middle intended for 1-N.H…
- Game date
- 2021-12-26
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 33–21 on 2021-12-26. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +21.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(14:36) 37-D.Harris left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(9:04) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(9:05) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(1:44) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(11:45) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:42) 37-D.Harris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 37-Harris 5th 100-yard game of season, 8th career.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. shovel pass
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 6-0
(6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:37XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:36TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 7-6
(14:36) 37-D.Harris left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:28XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:04FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 10-7
(9:04) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:48TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 16-7
(1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:45XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:05FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 20-7
(9:05) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:44TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 20-13
(1:44) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:41XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 20-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:45TD Devin SingletaryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 26-14
(11:45) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:42TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 26-20
(7:42) 37-D.Harris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 37-Harris 5th 100-yard game of season, 8th career.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:37XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 26-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:34TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 32-21
(2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. shovel pass
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:30XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 33-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +21.94 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 2Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +15.33 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3Demone Harris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +7.43 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 4Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5
Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 6Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7
Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 8Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 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
Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing
Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+21.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
Jonathan Allen's top snap (-4.16 EPA): (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 1-E.Sanders.
Biggest single play (-4.67 EPA): Mike Onwenu — (8:09) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 10-M.Jones pass deep middle intended for 1-N.Harry INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde (54-A.Klein) at BUF 45. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at NE 33 for 22 yards (16-J.Meyers).
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +21.94 total EPA
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.251 | +0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.422 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.035 | +0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.251 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +22.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 8 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary
- New England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- 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 3 (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 6:37) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q2 14:36) — (14:36) 37-D.Harris left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 14:28) — 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 7 (Q2 9:04) — (9:04) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 1:45) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 1:41) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 37-D.Harris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 37-Harris 5th 100-yard game of season, 8th career.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 7:37) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. shovel pass; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:30) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 10-M.Jones pass deep middle intended for 1-N.Harry INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde (54-A.Klein) at BUF 45. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at NE 33 for 22 yards (16-J.Meyers).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 1-E.Sanders.
- New England Patriots (Q2 14:36) — (14:36) 37-D.Harris left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 37-D.Harris right end pushed ob at BUF 16 for 12 yards (54-A.Klein).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 10-M.Jones pass deep middle intended for 1-N.Harry INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde (54-A.Klein) at BUF 45. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at NE 33 for 22 yards (16-J.Meyers).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 1-E.Sanders.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:43 · NE 3 · Score 6-0
(6:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 6:37 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 14:36 · BUF 16 · Score 7-6
(14:36) 37-D.Harris left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:28 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:04 · NE 7 · Score 10-7
(9:04) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:48 · NE 12 · Score 16-7
(1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · NE 15 · Score 17-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 9:05 · NE 16 · Score 20-7
(9:05) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · BUF 1 · Score 20-13
(1:44) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:41 · BUF 15 · Score 20-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:45 · NE 2 · Score 26-14
(11:45) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:42 · BUF 8 · Score 26-20
(7:42) 37-D.Harris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 37-Harris 5th 100-yard game of season, 8th career. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:37 · BUF 15 · Score 26-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · NE 2 · Score 32-21
(2:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. shovel pass - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:30 · NE 15 · Score 33-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
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.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Marcus Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots on 2021-12-26?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 33-21 in Week 16, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 13, New England Patriots 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 33, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q1 6:43) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q2 14:36) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 1:48) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q3 1:44) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (Q4 11:45) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q4 7:42) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q4 2:34) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 9:04, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 9:05, 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?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 57.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +21.94 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 35.9% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-4.16 EPA): (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 1-E.Sanders..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
New England Patriots
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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