Patriots upset Bills 29-26 in Week 4 showdown

New England Patriots secured a 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, improving to 2-2 on the season while handing the Bills their first defeat of 2026. The Patriots took the lead with just under two minutes remaining when wide receiver Efton Chism caught a one-handed 19-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful two-point conversion to Rhamondre Stevenson.

The drive that set up the score came after a defensive interception by safety Craig Woodson, who stripped quarterback Josh Allen of the ball with 1:05 left. Earlier in the fourth quarter, the Bills had retaken the lead on a 34-yard touchdown reception by Keon Coleman, but the Patriots responded with a field goal by Tyler Bass and a series of aggressive fourth-down conversions.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who connected with Romeo Doubs on multiple fourth-down plays, also threw a two-point pass to Stevenson. Buffalo’s Josh Allen contributed a rushing touchdown that tied the game at halftime and later set a franchise record with his 88th career touchdown.

Both teams displayed aggressive play-calling, converting several fourth-down attempts, and the Patriots’ defense made key stops in the final minutes. Injuries were noted for several players, including Eli Raridon (ankle) and Mack Hollins (calf) for New England, and Ed Oliver and Dee Alford for Buffalo.