Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 35–23 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Stefon Diggs
- Top passer
- Marcus Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- 6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2023-01-08
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 35–23 on 2023-01-08. Stefon Diggs posted a game-high +7.99 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(5:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
(14:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 1-D.Parker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
(7:09) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(1:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 16-J.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(11:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 1-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 15:00TD NHN. HinesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 0-6
6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 14:46XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:50TD Jakobi MeyersPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-7
(5:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:45XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:23TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 7-13
(14:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:15XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-14
(3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 1-D.Parker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:45XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:09FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 17-14
(7:09) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:06TD NHN. HinesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 17-20
6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:53XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:43TD Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 42
- Score
- 17-27
(1:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 16-J.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:35XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 23-28
(11:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 1-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:59TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 49
- Score
- 23-34
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:51XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 23-35
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3DeVante Parker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.16 EPA/play
- 5
Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 6Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 8
Rhamondre Stevenson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 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
Stefon Diggs — BUF · Receiving
Stefon Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+7.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Stefon Diggs's top snap (+5.53 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.59 EPA): Nick Folk — 6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.84 total EPA- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +11.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +0.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — N. Hines
- New England Patriots — Jakobi Meyers (Marcus Jones pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — DeVante Parker (Marcus Jones pass)
- Buffalo Bills — N. Hines
- Buffalo Bills — Ji'Ayir Brown (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New England Patriots — DeVante Parker (Marcus Jones pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 35 (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 14:46) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:50); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 5:45) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 14:15) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 1-D.Parker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 3:45) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 6 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 35 (Q3 7:06) — 6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 6:53) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 42 (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 16-J.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 1:35) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 26 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 1-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 49 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 8:51) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:06) — 6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 2. 27-T.White to BUF 2 for no gain (15-N.Agholor).
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 85-H.Henry to BUF 37 for 5 yards (49-T.Edmunds).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:06) — 6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) 26-D.Singletary right tackle to BUF 9 for 2 yards (31-Jo.Jones). FUMBLES (31-Jo.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at BUF 11.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NE 35 · Score 0-6
6-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to BUF 4. 20-N.Hines for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 14:46 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:50 · BUF 2 · Score 6-7
(5:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:45 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:23 · NE 4 · Score 7-13
(14:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:51 · BUF 2 · Score 13-14
(3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 1-D.Parker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:45 · BUF 15 · Score 14-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · BUF 6 · Score 17-14
(7:09) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:06 · NE 35 · Score 17-20
6-N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to BUF -1. 20-N.Hines for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:53 · NE 15 · Score 17-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:43 · NE 42 · Score 17-27
(1:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 16-J.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · NE 15 · Score 17-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · BUF 26 · Score 23-28
(11:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 1-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:59 · NE 49 · Score 23-34
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 8:51 · NE 15 · Score 23-35
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
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.
- Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2023-01-08?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 35-23 in Week 18, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Hines (Q1 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Meyers (M. Jones pass) (Q1 5:50) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q2 14:23) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Parker (M. Jones pass) (Q2 3:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Hines (Q3 7:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Brown (J. Allen pass) (Q3 1:43) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Parker (M. Jones pass) (Q4 11:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q4 8:59) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 7:09, 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), 56.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.84 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 51.4% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.53 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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