New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills | Week 15, 2009

Week 15 · 2009 Season· FINAL

New England Patriots

8-5 · AFC East

Final

Buffalo Bills

5-8 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Dec 20, 2009

Week 15

Kickoff

1:02 PM ET

Location

Highmark Stadium

Orchard Park, New York

Result

NWE 17, BUF 10

Drive Chart

20 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	BUF	Q1 15:00 · OPP 30	15	74	9:20	+2.2	Field goal
2	NE	Q1 5:36 · OPP 30	8	26	2:50	-2.3	Turnover
3	BUF	Q1 2:40 · BUF 39	4	-1	1:47	-2.7	Punt
4	NE	Q1 0:46 · NE 25	6	42	3:12	+6.3	Touchdown
5	BUF	Q2 12:34 · OPP 30	5	10	2:42	-2.4	Punt
6	NE	Q2 9:41 · NE 41	6	19	2:03	-1.9	Punt
7	BUF	Q2 7:32 · BUF 13	6	47	3:55	-1.6	Turnover
8	NE	Q2 3:30 · NE 36	9	43	3:06	+5.7	Touchdown
9	BUF	Q2 0:24 · OPP 30	4	17	0:21	-0.1	Missed field goal
10	NE	Q3 15:00 · OPP 30	5	5	1:00	-2.1	Punt
11	BUF	Q3 13:51 · BUF 37	4	5	1:54	-2.4	Punt
12	NE	Q3 11:47 · NE 24	14	64	7:00	+2.7	Field goal
13	BUF	Q3 4:43 · OPP 30	10	38	4:52	-0.3	Punt
14	NE	Q4 14:41 · NE 9	4	6	1:17	-1.4	Punt
15	BUF	Q4 13:14 · BUF 40	5	-20	1:34	-2.9	Punt
16	NE	Q4 11:31 · NE 29	4	4	1:30	-3.3	Punt
17	BUF	Q4 9:51 · BUF 46	12	43	5:27	-2.3	Turnover on downs
18	NE	Q4 4:20 · NE 11	5	6	0:32	-3.5	Punt
19	BUF	Q4 3:37 · OPP 28	3	28	0:35	+3.5	Touchdown
20	NE	Q4 3:02 · OPP 30	7	9	3:02	-0.6	End of half

Play-by-Play

157 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

BUF

15 plays·74 yds·9:20·Field goal·+2.2 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 67 yards from NE 30 to BUF 3. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 24 for 21 yards (36-J.Sanders, 88-S.Aiken).
NE 0 – BUF 0
0+0.20·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:54
1st & 10 · BUF 24
(14:54) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 32 for 8 yards (59-G.Guyton, 51-J.Mayo). Caught at BUF 30.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+8+0.84+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:12
2nd & 2 · BUF 32
(14:12) 22-F.Jackson right guard to BUF 33 for 1 yard (31-B.Meriweather, 59-G.Guyton).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+1-0.28-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:27
3rd & 1 · BUF 33
1st
(13:27) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 37 for 4 yards (97-J.Green, 36-J.Sanders).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+4+0.54+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:47
1st & 10 · BUF 37
1st
(12:47) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 49 for 12 yards (23-L.Bodden, 31-B.Meriweather).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+12+0.69+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:02
1st & 10 · BUF 49
(12:02) 22-F.Jackson left guard to NE 44 for 7 yards (97-J.Green, 23-L.Bodden).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+7+0.25·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:18
2nd & 3 · OPP 44
1st
(11:18) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to NE 35 for 9 yards (96-A.Thomas, 97-J.Green). Shovel screen pass, caught at 50. Key block: R.Incognito.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+9+0.68+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:28
1st & 10 · OPP 35
1st
(10:28) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to NE 25 for 10 yards (53-D.Burgess, 36-J.Sanders).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+10+0.55+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:44
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(9:44) 23-M.Lynch right guard pushed ob at NE 19 for 6 yards (23-L.Bodden).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+6+0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:10
2nd & 4 · OPP 19
(9:10) 23-M.Lynch right guard to NE 17 for 2 yards (99-M.Wright, 92-R.Brace).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+2-0.21-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:26
3rd & 2 · OPP 17
1st
(8:26) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-T.Owens to NE 8 for 9 yards (31-B.Meriweather). Screen pass, caught at NE 19. Key block: J.Scott.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+9+1.04+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:37
1st & 8 · OPP 8
(7:37) 22-F.Jackson right tackle to NE 6 for 2 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 51-J.Mayo).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+2-0.24-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:53
2nd & 6 · OPP 6
(6:53) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to NE 2 for 4 yards (36-J.Sanders).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+4-0.12+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:09
3rd & 2 · OPP 2
Penalty
(6:09) PENALTY on BUF-76-A.Ramsey, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 2 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-0.88-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:44
3rd & 7 · OPP 7
(5:44) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 82-J.Reed. Overthrown, receiver in front corner of end zone.
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-1.22-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:40
4th & 7 · OPP 7
FG
(5:40) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0+0.13·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 2

8 plays·26 yds·2:50·Turnover·-2.3 EPA

Q1 5:36
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 53 yards from BUF 30 to NE 17. 18-M.Slater to NE 24 for 7 yards (57-J.Corto, 59-A.Palmer).
NE 0 – BUF 3
0+0.16+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:32
1st & 10 · NE 24
(5:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 33-K.Faulk (24-T.McGee). Underthrown, receiver in flat at NE 28. Pressure on QB: A.Schobel.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-0.51-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:26
2nd & 10 · NE 24
1st
(5:26) 39-L.Maroney right guard to NE 37 for 13 yards (20-D.Whitner, 90-C.Kelsay).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+13+1.45+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:52
1st & 10 · NE 37
(4:52) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to NE 44 for 7 yards (52-C.Draft, 58-A.Maybin).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+7+0.41·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:15
2nd & 3 · NE 44
(4:15) 39-L.Maroney right guard to NE 45 for 1 yard (92-R.Denney).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+1-0.56-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:38
3rd & 2 · NE 45
1st
(3:38) (Shotgun) 83-W.Welker right tackle to 50 for 5 yards (24-T.McGee, 37-G.Wilson). Reverse, handoff from K.Faulk after original handoff from T.Brady.
NE 0 – BUF 3
+5+1.07+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:55
1st & 10 · NE 50
(2:55) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 81-R.Moss. Overthrown, receiver at goal line.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:46
2nd & 10 · NE 50
INT
(2:46) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny [94-A.Schobel] at BUF 39. 51-P.Posluszny to BUF 39 for no gain (83-W.Welker).
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-3.82-11
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

BUF

4 plays·-1 yds·1:47·Punt·-2.7 EPA

Q1 2:40
1st & 10 · BUF 39
Penalty
(2:40) PENALTY on BUF-73-K.Chambers, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 39 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-0.59-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:40
1st & 15 · BUF 34
(2:40) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to BUF 42 for 8 yards (96-A.Thomas).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+8+0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:55
2nd & 7 · BUF 42
Sack
(1:55) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 38 for -4 yards (99-M.Wright).
NE 0 – BUF 3
-4-1.37-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:17
3rd & 11 · BUF 38
Sack
(1:17) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 33 for -5 yards (53-D.Burgess).
NE 0 – BUF 3
-5-1.34-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:53
4th & 16 · BUF 33
(:53) 8-B.Moorman punts 42 yards to NE 25, Center-65-G.Sanborn, fair catch by 83-W.Welker.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0+0.32+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

6 plays·42 yds·3:12·Touchdown·+6.3 EPA

Q1 0:46
1st & 10 · NE 25
Penalty1st
(:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss to NE 34 for 9 yards (43-B.Scott, 27-R.Corner). Caught at NE 28. PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at NE 25 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0+0.26+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:19
1st & 10 · NE 30
(:19) 39-L.Maroney right guard to NE 39 for 9 yards (95-K.Williams, 99-M.Stroud).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+9+0.82+3
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 1:34 pm
NE 0 – BUF 3
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
NE 0 – BUF 3
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
2nd & 1 · NE 39
1st
(15:00) 39-L.Maroney right guard to NE 48 for 9 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 24-T.McGee).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+9+0.41+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:20
1st & 10 · NE 48
(14:20) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to BUF 45 for 7 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 51-P.Posluszny).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+7+0.34+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:51
2nd & 3 · OPP 45
1st
(13:51) 34-S.Morris right guard to BUF 41 for 4 yards (37-G.Wilson, 52-C.Draft).
NE 0 – BUF 3
+4+0.38+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:13
1st & 10 · OPP 41
Penalty
(13:13) PENALTY on NE-70-L.Mankins, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 41 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-0.72-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:52
1st & 15 · OPP 46
Penalty1st
(12:52) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 81-R.Moss (20-D.Whitner). Ball fell at goal line. PENALTY on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at BUF 46 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0+3.71+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:42
1st & 3 · OPP 3
Penalty
(12:42) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 86-C.Baker (99-M.Stroud). Receiver and breakup at goal line. PENALTY on NE-64-M.LeVoir, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 3 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 3
0-1.46-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:39
1st & 13 · OPP 13
TD
(12:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-B.Scott]. Caught in rear of end zone.
NE 6 – BUF 3
+13+2.57+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:34
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

BUF

5 plays·10 yds·2:42·Punt·-2.4 EPA

Q2 12:34
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 61 yards from NE 30 to BUF 9. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 27 for 18 yards (27-K.Arrington).
NE 7 – BUF 3
0+0.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:27
1st & 10 · BUF 27
Penalty
(12:27) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 30 for 3 yards (92-R.Brace, 58-P.Woods). PENALTY on BUF-62-R.Incognito, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 27 - No Play.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.98-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:59
1st & 20 · BUF 17
(11:59) 23-M.Lynch left tackle to BUF 14 for -3 yards (99-M.Wright, 55-J.Seau).
NE 7 – BUF 3
-3-0.94-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:02
2nd & 23 · BUF 14
(11:02) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 17 for 3 yards (36-J.Sanders). FUMBLES (36-J.Sanders), ball out of bounds at BUF 17. Out-pattern, caught at BUF 15.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+3-0.27-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:33
3rd & 20 · BUF 17
(10:33) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-R.Parrish pushed ob at BUF 27 for 10 yards (53-D.Burgess). WR screen, caught at BUF 13.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+10-0.05-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:52
4th & 10 · BUF 27
(9:52) 8-B.Moorman punts 43 yards to NE 30, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 83-W.Welker to NE 41 for 11 yards (21-J.Wendling, 57-J.Corto).
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.59+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

6 plays·19 yds·2:03·Punt·-1.9 EPA

Q2 9:41
1st & 10 · NE 41
1st
(9:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss ran ob at BUF 43 for 16 yards. Caught at NE 44, crossing from left.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+16+0.96+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:20
1st & 10 · OPP 43
(9:20) 39-L.Maroney up the middle to BUF 43 for no gain (90-C.Kelsay, 37-G.Wilson).
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.38-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:43
2nd & 10 · OPP 43
Penalty1st
(8:43) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker (29-D.Florence). Receiver and coverage at BUF 32. PENALTY on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 43 - No Play.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0+0.92+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:39
1st & 10 · OPP 38
(8:39) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss pushed ob at BUF 29 for 9 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught along sideline at BUF 29.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+9+0.62+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:09
2nd & 1 · OPP 29
(8:09) 39-L.Maroney up the middle to BUF 35 for -6 yards (51-P.Posluszny).
NE 7 – BUF 3
-6-1.51-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:44
3rd & 7 · OPP 35
(7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker [94-A.Schobel]. Overthrown, receiver at BUF 20.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-1.20-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:38
4th & 7 · OPP 35
(7:38) 6-C.Hanson punts 22 yards to BUF 13, Center-47-J.Ingram, fair catch by 22-F.Jackson.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-1.35-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

BUF

6 plays·47 yds·3:55·Turnover·-1.6 EPA

Q2 7:32
1st & 10 · BUF 13
(7:32) 22-F.Jackson right guard to BUF 18 for 5 yards (92-R.Brace, 59-G.Guyton).
NE 7 – BUF 3
+5-0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:52
2nd & 5 · BUF 18
1st
(6:52) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 83-L.Evans to BUF 34 for 16 yards (29-S.Springs). Caught at BUF 29, crossing from right.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+16+1.17+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:10
1st & 10 · BUF 34
1st
(6:10) 22-F.Jackson right end pushed ob at BUF 48 for 14 yards (29-S.Springs).
NE 7 – BUF 3
+14+0.91+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:37
1st & 10 · BUF 48
Penalty
(5:37) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to NE 48 for 4 yards (51-J.Mayo). PENALTY on BUF-62-R.Incognito, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 48 - No Play.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.98-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:09
1st & 20 · BUF 38
(5:09) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 44 for 6 yards (53-D.Burgess, 59-G.Guyton).
NE 7 – BUF 3
+6-0.13-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:26
2nd & 14 · BUF 44
(4:26) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to 50 for 6 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 96-A.Thomas).
NE 7 – BUF 3
+6-0.15-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:37
3rd & 8 · BUF 50
INT
(3:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Wilhite at NE 36. 24-J.Wilhite to NE 36 for no gain (82-J.Reed). Coverage along sideline.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-2.36-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

9 plays·43 yds·3:06·Touchdown·+5.7 EPA

Q2 3:30
1st & 10 · NE 36
1st
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to 50 for 14 yards (27-R.Corner, 43-B.Scott). Caught at NE 41, crossing from left.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+14+0.70+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:50
1st & 10 · NE 50
(2:50) 18-M.Slater right end to BUF 44 for 6 yards (43-B.Scott, 24-T.McGee). End-around, handoff from T.Brady.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+6+0.26+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:18
2nd & 4 · OPP 44
1st
(2:18) 39-L.Maroney left tackle pushed ob at BUF 38 for 6 yards (29-D.Florence).
NE 7 – BUF 3
+6+0.49+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
1st & 10 · OPP 38
1st
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss pushed ob at BUF 22 for 16 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught at BUF 35, crossing from left.
NE 7 – BUF 3
+16+1.10+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:53
1st & 10 · OPP 22
(1:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker (27-R.Corner). Thrown wide of receiver, nearly intercepted at BUF 19.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.38-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:48
2nd & 10 · OPP 22
Penalty1st
(1:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 83-W.Welker. Thrown wide of receiver in front corner of end zone. PENALTY on BUF-27-R.Corner, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at BUF 22 - No Play.
NE 7 – BUF 3
0+2.57+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:43
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(1:43) 12-T.Brady up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (95-K.Williams, 99-M.Stroud).
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.36-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:05
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
(1:05) 39-L.Maroney left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (97-J.McCargo, 52-C.Draft).
NE 7 – BUF 3
0-0.51-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:28
3rd & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(:28) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NE 13 – BUF 3
+1+1.78+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:24
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

BUF

4 plays·17 yds·0:21·Missed field goal·-0.1 EPA

Q2 0:24
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 66 yards from NE 30 to BUF 4. 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at BUF 45 for 41 yards (3-S.Gostkowski).
NE 14 – BUF 3
0+0.35+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:13
1st & 10 · BUF 45
(:13) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-J.Reed pushed ob at NE 48 for 7 yards (24-J.Wilhite). Curl pattern, caught along sideline at NE 48.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+7+0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:07
2nd & 3 · OPP 48
1st
(:07) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 82-J.Reed to NE 38 for 10 yards (51-J.Mayo). Caught at NE 40, slanting from right.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+10+0.77-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:03
1st & 10 · OPP 38
Missed FG
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-1.43+65
YdsEPAWP%

Other

—
End of half - 2:19 pm
NE 14 – BUF 3
—-0.02-69
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

5 plays·5 yds·1:00·Punt·-2.1 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
Penalty
9-R.Lindell kicks 60 yards from BUF 30 to NE 10. 39-L.Maroney to NE 30 for 20 yards (27-R.Corner, 54-N.Harris). Penalty enforced from NE 30 (end of return). PENALTY on NE-25-P.Chung, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 30.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0+0.04·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:53
1st & 10 · NE 20
(14:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to NE 25 for 5 yards (27-R.Corner). Curl pattern, caught at NE 23.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+5+0.19+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:11
2nd & 5 · NE 25
(14:11) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 88-S.Aiken (24-T.McGee). Receiver and breakup along sideline at BUF 37.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-0.75-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:04
3rd & 5 · NE 25
(14:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 83-W.Welker [95-K.Williams]. Overthrown, receiver at NE 22.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-1.44-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:00
4th & 5 · NE 25
(14:00) 6-C.Hanson punts 38 yards to BUF 37, Center-47-J.Ingram. 82-J.Reed MUFFS catch, and recovers at BUF 37. 82-J.Reed to BUF 37 for no gain (27-K.Arrington).
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-0.12-4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

BUF

4 plays·5 yds·1:54·Punt·-2.4 EPA

Q3 13:51
1st & 10 · BUF 37
(13:51) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 40 for 3 yards (92-R.Brace, 97-J.Green).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+3-0.23-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:13
2nd & 7 · BUF 40
(13:13) 22-F.Jackson right tackle to BUF 41 for 1 yard (99-M.Wright, 51-J.Mayo).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+1-0.69-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:29
3rd & 6 · BUF 41
(12:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to BUF 42 for 1 yard (53-D.Burgess, 95-T.Banta-Cain). Screen pass, caught at BUF 39.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+1-1.38-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:57
4th & 5 · BUF 42
(11:57) 8-B.Moorman punts 34 yards to NE 24, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-54-N.Harris.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-0.10-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

14 plays·64 yds·7:00·Field goal·+2.7 EPA

Q3 11:47
1st & 10 · NE 24
(11:47) 39-L.Maroney right tackle to NE 28 for 4 yards (37-G.Wilson).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+4+0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:08
2nd & 6 · NE 28
1st
(11:08) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss to NE 44 for 16 yards (24-T.McGee) [52-C.Draft]. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. Caught in flat at NE 44.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+16+1.43+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:44
1st & 10 · NE 44
(10:44) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 34-S.Morris to NE 46 for 2 yards (20-D.Whitner). Screen pass, caught at NE 41.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+2-0.33-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:10
2nd & 8 · NE 46
(10:10) 34-S.Morris left guard to BUF 47 for 7 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 52-C.Draft).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+7+0.62·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:39
3rd & 1 · OPP 47
1st
(9:39) 39-L.Maroney left tackle pushed ob at BUF 36 for 11 yards (37-G.Wilson).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+11+1.23+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:18
1st & 10 · OPP 36
(9:18) 39-L.Maroney right tackle to BUF 32 for 4 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 94-A.Schobel).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+4+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:40
2nd & 6 · OPP 32
(8:40) 34-S.Morris up the middle to BUF 27 for 5 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 51-P.Posluszny).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+5+0.16·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:05
3rd & 1 · OPP 27
1st
(8:05) 39-L.Maroney left guard to BUF 23 for 4 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 52-C.Draft).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+4+0.70+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:31
1st & 10 · OPP 23
(7:31) 34-S.Morris up the middle to BUF 26 for -3 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 37-G.Wilson).
NE 14 – BUF 3
-3-0.90-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:48
2nd & 13 · OPP 26
1st
(6:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker to BUF 13 for 13 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 43-B.Scott). Screen pass, caught at BUF 30.
NE 14 – BUF 3
+13+1.52+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:58
1st & 10 · OPP 13
(5:58) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to BUF 10 for 3 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 43-B.Scott).
NE 14 – BUF 3
+3-0.27·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:19
2nd & 7 · OPP 10
(5:19) 39-L.Maroney left tackle pushed ob at BUF 12 for -2 yards (29-D.Florence).
NE 14 – BUF 3
-2-0.86-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:51
3rd & 9 · OPP 12
(4:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker. Receiver overthrown after falling down at BUF 5.
NE 14 – BUF 3
0-0.87-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:47
4th & 9 · OPP 12
FG
(4:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0+0.23·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

BUF

10 plays·38 yds·4:52·Punt·-0.3 EPA

Q3 4:43
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 64 yards from NE 30 to BUF 6. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 34 for 28 yards (18-M.Slater, 50-R.Ninkovich).
NE 17 – BUF 3
0+0.99+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:35
1st & 10 · BUF 34
(4:35) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 41 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo). Caught at BUF 40.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+7+0.33-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:02
2nd & 3 · BUF 41
1st
(4:02) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 45 for 4 yards (92-R.Brace, 97-J.Green).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+4+0.36·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:25
1st & 10 · BUF 45
Penalty
(3:25) PENALTY on BUF-81-T.Owens, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 45 - No Play.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.62·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:58
1st & 15 · BUF 40
(2:58) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 43 for 3 yards (58-P.Woods).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+3-0.14-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:17
2nd & 12 · BUF 43
(2:17) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 83-L.Evans pushed ob at NE 49 for 8 yards (23-L.Bodden). Caught along sideline at NE 49.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+8+0.17·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:48
3rd & 4 · OPP 49
Penalty1st
(1:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 83-L.Evans (31-B.Meriweather). Receiver and coverage near sideline at NE 13. PENALTY on NE-53-D.Burgess, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NE 49 - No Play.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0+1.20+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:42
1st & 10 · OPP 44
1st
(1:42) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to NE 31 for 13 yards (51-J.Mayo, 55-J.Seau). Pass tipped by J.Stupar before catch by F.Jackson at NE 41.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+13+0.80+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:58
1st & 10 · OPP 31
(:58) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to NE 28 for 3 yards (55-J.Seau, 99-M.Wright).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+3-0.12·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:18
2nd & 7 · OPP 28
Penalty
(:18) 81-T.Owens right end pushed ob at NE 28 for no gain (29-S.Springs). PENALTY on BUF-62-R.Incognito, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NE 28 - No Play.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.37-2
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 3:05 pm
NE 17 – BUF 3
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
NE 17 – BUF 3
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
2nd & 17 · OPP 38
(15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 89-S.Nelson. Thrown behind receiver at NE 25.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.89-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:54
3rd & 17 · OPP 38
(14:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 22-F.Jackson. Screen pass overthrown at NE 40.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.40-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:51
4th & 17 · OPP 38
(14:51) 8-B.Moorman punts 29 yards to NE 9, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-17-J.Jenkins.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0+0.36-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

4 plays·6 yds·1:17·Punt·-1.4 EPA

Q4 14:41
1st & 10 · NE 9
(14:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NE 12 for 3 yards (52-C.Draft). Out-pattern, caught along sideline at NE 12.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+3-0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:18
2nd & 7 · NE 12
(14:18) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to NE 15 for 3 yards (27-R.Corner, 90-C.Kelsay).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+3-0.07·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:34
3rd & 4 · NE 15
(13:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 81-R.Moss (29-D.Florence). Receiver and coverage in flat at BUF 43.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.25-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:24
4th & 4 · NE 15
(13:24) 6-C.Hanson punts 45 yards to BUF 40, Center-47-J.Ingram, downed by NE-27-K.Arrington.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0+0.28-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

BUF

5 plays·-20 yds·1:34·Punt·-2.9 EPA

Q4 13:14
1st & 10 · BUF 40
SackPenalty1st
(13:14) T.Edwards in at QB. 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 30 for -10 yards (59-G.Guyton). PENALTY on NE-92-R.Brace, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at BUF 30.
NE 17 – BUF 3
-10+0.36-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:47
1st & 10 · BUF 45
(12:47) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 44 for -1 yards (30-B.McGowan). Flat pass, caught at BUF 43.
NE 17 – BUF 3
-1-0.68-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:10
2nd & 11 · BUF 44
(12:10) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass incomplete short right to 82-J.Reed. Underthrown, receiver at NE 48.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.85-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:06
3rd & 11 · BUF 44
Sack
(12:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards sacked at BUF 35 for -9 yards (95-T.Banta-Cain). BUF-5-T.Edwards was injured during the play. He is Out.
NE 17 – BUF 3
-9-1.54-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:40
4th & 20 · BUF 35
(11:40) 8-B.Moorman punts 42 yards to NE 23, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 83-W.Welker pushed ob at NE 29 for 6 yards (59-A.Palmer).
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.17·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

4 plays·4 yds·1:30·Punt·-3.3 EPA

Q4 11:31
1st & 10 · NE 29
(11:31) 39-L.Maroney up the middle to NE 31 for 2 yards (92-R.Denney, 99-M.Stroud).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+2-0.45-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:52
2nd & 8 · NE 31
(10:52) 39-L.Maroney right guard to NE 33 for 2 yards (20-D.Whitner, 29-D.Florence).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+2-0.34·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:05
3rd & 6 · NE 33
(10:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker. Underthrown, receiver at NE 39.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.17-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:01
4th & 6 · NE 33
(10:01) 6-C.Hanson punts 26 yards to BUF 41, Center-47-J.Ingram. 82-J.Reed MUFFS catch, recovered by BUF-89-S.Nelson at BUF 46. 89-S.Nelson to BUF 46 for no gain (30-B.McGowan).
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.36·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

BUF

12 plays·43 yds·5:27·Turnover on downs·-2.3 EPA

Q4 9:51
1st & 10 · BUF 46
Sack
(9:51) R.Fitzpatrick returns at QB. 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 40 for -6 yards (95-T.Banta-Cain).
NE 17 – BUF 3
-6-1.23-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:15
2nd & 16 · BUF 40
(9:15) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 44 for 4 yards (53-D.Burgess, 50-R.Ninkovich).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+4-0.50-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:31
3rd & 12 · BUF 44
(8:31) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at NE 45 for 11 yards (24-J.Wilhite). Caught in flat at NE 48, crossing from right.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+11+0.31·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:53
4th & 1 · OPP 45
1st
(7:53) 23-M.Lynch left guard to NE 43 for 2 yards (51-J.Mayo, 95-T.Banta-Cain).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+2+1.96+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:16
1st & 10 · OPP 43
Sack
(7:16) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at 50 for -7 yards (95-T.Banta-Cain).
NE 17 – BUF 3
-7-1.20-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:36
2nd & 17 · BUF 50
(6:36) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to NE 41 for 9 yards (36-J.Sanders, 51-J.Mayo). Screen pass, caught at BUF 47.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+9+0.25·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:54
3rd & 8 · OPP 41
(5:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 83-L.Evans (23-L.Bodden). Receiver and coverage near sideline at NE 13.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.49-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:48
4th & 8 · OPP 41
1st
(5:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 82-J.Reed to NE 12 for 29 yards (99-M.Wright). Caught at NE 34, crossing from right.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+29+4.41+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:12
1st & 10 · OPP 12
(5:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 83-L.Evans. Thrown wide of receiver along sideline at NE 5.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.40-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:08
2nd & 10 · OPP 12
(5:08) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to NE 11 for 1 yard (51-J.Mayo, 95-T.Banta-Cain).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+1-0.79-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:29
3rd & 9 · OPP 11
(4:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 83-L.Evans (23-L.Bodden). Receiver and coverage in front corner of end zone.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.89-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:24
4th & 9 · OPP 11
(4:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 82-J.Reed. Dropped, receiver in flat at NE 3.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-2.70-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

5 plays·6 yds·0:32·Punt·-3.5 EPA

Q4 4:20
1st & 10 · NE 11
Penalty
(4:20) 39-L.Maroney right tackle to NE 15 for 4 yards (27-R.Corner, 43-B.Scott). Penalty enforced at end of rush. PENALTY on NE-88-S.Aiken, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at NE 15.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+4-0.52·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:09
1st & 13 · NE 8
(4:09) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to NE 10 for 2 yards (95-K.Williams, 52-C.Draft).
NE 17 – BUF 3
+2-0.13·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:02
2nd & 11 · NE 10
(4:02) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker. Undethrown, receiver at NE 12. Penalty on NE-86-C.Baker, Tripping, declined.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:56
3rd & 11 · NE 10
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 88-S.Aiken. Dropped, receiver along sideline at 50.
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-0.74·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:48
4th & 11 · NE 10
(3:48) 6-C.Hanson punts 38 yards to NE 48, Center-47-J.Ingram. 11-R.Parrish to NE 28 for 20 yards (88-S.Aiken).
NE 17 – BUF 3
0-1.65-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

BUF

3 plays·28 yds·0:35·Touchdown·+3.5 EPA

Q4 3:37
1st & 10 · OPP 28
1st
(3:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 82-J.Reed to NE 11 for 17 yards (31-B.Meriweather). Caught in flat at NE 11.
NE 17 – BUF 3
+17+1.19+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:07
1st & 10 · OPP 11
TD
(3:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 83-L.Evans for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
NE 17 – BUF 9
+11+2.32+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:02
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 17 – BUF 10
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

7 plays·9 yds·3:02·End of half·-0.6 EPA

Q4 3:02
no play
Penalty
(Onside Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell kicks onside 11 yards from BUF 30 to BUF 41, impetus ends at BUF 41. RECOVERED by BUF-27-R.Corner. PENALTY on BUF-58-A.Maybin, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 30 - No Play.
NE 17 – BUF 10
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:00
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 25 to NE 10. 83-W.Welker to NE 28 for 18 yards (88-J.Stupar).
NE 17 – BUF 10
0+0.25·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:55
1st & 10 · NE 28
(2:55) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to NE 28 for no gain (37-G.Wilson, 90-C.Kelsay).
NE 17 – BUF 10
0-0.56-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:50
2nd & 10 · NE 28
(2:50) 39-L.Maroney left tackle to NE 32 for 4 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 52-C.Draft). BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play.
NE 17 – BUF 10
+4-0.17+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:08
3rd & 6 · NE 32
1st
(2:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to NE 40 for 8 yards (54-N.Harris). Caught at NE 39.
NE 17 – BUF 10
+8-0.11+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:00
1st & 10 · NE 40
(2:00) 12-T.Brady kneels to NE 39 for -1 yards.
NE 17 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:18
2nd & 11 · NE 39
(1:18) 12-T.Brady kneels to NE 38 for -1 yards.
NE 17 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:36
3rd & 12 · NE 38
(:36) 12-T.Brady kneels to NE 37 for -1 yards.
NE 17 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of game - 3:54 pm
NE 17 – BUF 10
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YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
NE 17 – BUF 10
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YdsEPAWP%