Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 47–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 3–27 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jonathan Allen
- Top passer
- Marcus Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:58) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 39-L.Wallace (58…
- Game date
- 2022-01-15
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 47–17 on 2022-01-15. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +25.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 47 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-M.Judon].
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(:45) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(7:24) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(2:00) 26-D.Singletary right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: R.Gilliam, I.McKenzie.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(:06) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(13:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(8:41) 72-T.Doyle reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 72-T.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. Kick hits left upright before going through.
(1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:58TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 0-6
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-M.Judon].
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:45XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:45TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 0-13
(:45) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:40XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:24TD Devin SingletaryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 0-20
(7:24) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:00TD Devin SingletaryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 0-26
(2:00) 26-D.Singletary right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: R.Gilliam, I.McKenzie.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:53XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:06FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 3-27
(:06) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:56TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 34
- Score
- 3-33
(8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:16TD Kendrick BournePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 9-33
(4:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:12XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 10-33
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:27TD Gabe DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 10-39
(13:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:22XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-40
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 10-46
(8:41) 72-T.Doyle reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 72-T.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:37XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-47
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. Kick hits left upright before going through.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:49TD Kendrick BournePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 16-47
(1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:44XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-47
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +25.52 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 2Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 4Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +7.82 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5
Marcus Jones · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.47 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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 (+25.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Jonathan Allen's top snap (+3.60 EPA): (8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.21 EPA): Marcus Jones — (12:58) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 39-L.Wallace (58-M.Milano) at BUF 42. 39-L.Wallace to BUF 42 for no gain.
Quarterback report card
Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.47 total EPA
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +18.0% CPOE · +0.85 EPA/play · +25.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.530 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 61.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.174 | +0.851 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.557 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.530 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 38.2% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.53 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.53 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +36.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 8 drives, +2.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary
- Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary
- Buffalo Bills — Eli Sanders (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Tommy Doyle (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-M.Judon].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 9:45) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q1 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 0:40) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 7:24); Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 16 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 26-D.Singletary right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: R.Gilliam, I.McKenzie.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 1:53) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 34 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 4:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 13:22) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 72-T.Doyle reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 72-T.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 8:37) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. Kick hits left upright before going through.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:44) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at BUF -2. Touchback.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 85-H.Henry pushed ob at 50 for 30 yards (30-D.Jackson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles left end ran ob at NE 31 for 26 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones scrambles right tackle ran ob at BUF 34 for 16 yards (91-E.Oliver).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end pushed ob at NE 9 for 15 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 39-L.Wallace (58-M.Milano) at BUF 42. 39-L.Wallace to BUF 42 for no gain.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at BUF -2. Touchback.
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:58 · NE 8 · Score 0-6
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-M.Judon]. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:45 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:45 · NE 11 · Score 0-13
(:45) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:40 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 7:24 · NE 3 · Score 0-20
(7:24) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NE 16 · Score 0-26
(2:00) 26-D.Singletary right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: R.Gilliam, I.McKenzie. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · NE 15 · Score 0-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · BUF 26 · Score 3-27
(:06) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:56 · NE 34 · Score 3-33
(8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · BUF 3 · Score 9-33
(4:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:12 · BUF 15 · Score 10-33
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:27 · NE 19 · Score 10-39
(13:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:22 · NE 15 · Score 10-40
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:41 · NE 1 · Score 10-46
(8:41) 72-T.Doyle reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 72-T.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · NE 15 · Score 10-47
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. Kick hits left upright before going through. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · BUF 4 · Score 16-47
(1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 84-K.Bourne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:44 · BUF 15 · Score 17-47
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
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.
- Marcus Jones (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2022-01-15?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 47-17 in Wild Card, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 13; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 14; Final: New England Patriots 17, Buffalo Bills 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q1 9:58) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q1 0:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (Q2 7:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (Q2 2:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Sanders (J. Allen pass) (Q3 8:56) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q3 4:16) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q4 13:27) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Doyle (J. Allen pass) (Q4 8:41) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q4 1:49) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:06, 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?
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 55.8% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.47 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 70.0% completion, +18.0% CPOE, +0.85 EPA per dropback, +25.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.60 EPA): (8:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 1-E.Sanders for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 11-6 Now 12-6 W
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