Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots Week 16 Game Thread; Bills defeat Patriots, 33-21
FOXBOROUGH, M.A. (WHEC) — The Buffalo Bills visit the New England Patriots for a week 16 matchup that carries playoff implications. Follow along with New 10 NBC’s Jackson Roberts here throughout the game.
#Bills go for it on 4th down in the red zone and capitalize.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Allen ?? McKenzie. 7-0 BUF
Ed Oliver off the field after getting shaken up on that play. #BillsMafia
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
He’s back out there. ?? https://t.co/P0gXHce6Lf
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
?? End of the 1st Q: 7-0 #Bills. ??
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Took a half a minute but the Patriots march in to tie this at 7.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Lots of trickery at work by New England on the drive. #BillsMafia https://t.co/haDHmDebtw
17 offensive plays. 7? first downs for the #Bills so far.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Ike Boettger down.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
The last thing the #Bills need is another O-lineman hurt.
Dion Dawkins, who didn’t start, is now in the game.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Spencer Brown moves to the other side. #Bills https://t.co/WNSjil5xHC
Now it’s Levi Wallace down for the #Bills…
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
The Buffalo Bills are going for it again on the fourth down.
#Bills going for it again on 4th down at the goal line.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
This time, it’s a Sanders drop.
The Bills take control of the ball as player Micah Hyde intercepts.
1st pick for Micah Hyde since Week 5 against KC.#Bills take control. ??
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
The Bills lead the Patriots 17 to 7 as halftime is 1:45 away.
Presidential campaign tour bus has hit New England.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Josh Allen ?? Stefon Diggs
17-7. 1:45 left in the half. #Bills
It’s halftime! Josh Allen has thrown two touchdowns with 41 yards rushed.
17-7 #Bills at the half.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Josh Allen: 16-25, 144 Yds Pass, 2 TD | 41 Yds Rush
Stefon Diggs & Isaiah McKenzie: TD Rec
Buffalo: 2-3 on 4th down | 2-4 in the red zone.
A missed touch down, but Bills player Tyler Bass kicks a 34-yard field goal.
Could’ve had another TD but in any event…
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
20-7 after a Tyler Bass 34-yd FG. #Bills
The New England Patriots score a 75-yard touchdown run right up the middle.
Damien Harris caps a 14-play 75-yard Pats drive with a TD run right up the middle.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
20-14 #Bills with 1:41 left in the 3rd.
Bills player Stefon Diggs was knocked down after what seems like a shoulder issue. Diggs is up and on the sidelines now.
Stefon Diggs knocked down pretty hard but up and on the sideline now.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Looked like a shoulder issue. #Billsmafia
The Bills just scored a major touchdown with Bills player Devin Singletary. The 2-point attempt, however, failed. Bills are still in the lead 26-14.
Maybe the biggest TD of the day for the #Bills after New England brought it within a one-score game.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
Devin Singletary runs it in. 2 Pt attempt fails.
26-14 Buffalo with 11:42 left.
Bills touchdown! Josh Allen throws to Bills player Dawson Knox. Bills remain in the lead 32-21.
Allen makes improve look at easy times. Did again there. TD flick pass to Dawson Knox.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
32-21 #Bills with 2:30 left in the game.
Bills player Micah Hyde had a game-sealing interception. The Bills are now the AFC East leaders!
Micah Hyde again.
— Jackson Roberts (@WHEC_JRoberts) December 26, 2021
That pick seals it. #Bills put up 32 against one of the top defenses in the #NFL. Buffalo in the AFC East drivers seat after sealing the deal.