New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills | Week 3, 2011

Week 3 · 2011 Season· FINAL

New England Patriots

2-0 · AFC East

Final

Buffalo Bills

2-0 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

Week 3

Kickoff

1:03 PM ET

Location

Highmark Stadium

Orchard Park, New York

Result

NWE 31, BUF 34

Drive Chart

25 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	NE	Q1 15:00 · OPP 35	11	85	5:15	+7.0	Touchdown
2	BUF	Q1 9:45 · OPP 35	3	33	0:47	-4.2	Turnover
3	NE	Q1 8:46 · OPP 35	7	35	2:45	+3.7	Touchdown
4	BUF	Q1 6:01 · OPP 35	11	60	5:40	-1.6	Turnover
5	NE	Q1 0:14 · NE 30	4	3	0:23	-2.2	Punt
6	BUF	Q2 14:41 · BUF 30	4	9	2:06	-1.3	Punt
7	NE	Q2 12:27 · NE 15	6	30	2:07	-0.6	Punt
8	BUF	Q2 10:07 · BUF 18	5	12	2:19	-2.1	Punt
9	NE	Q2 7:33 · NE 35	6	65	1:32	+5.6	Touchdown
10	BUF	Q2 6:01 · OPP 35	9	91	4:05	+6.4	Touchdown
11	NE	Q2 1:56 · OPP 35	6	39	0:47	-0.5	Turnover
12	BUF	Q2 1:05 · BUF 10	10	66	0:57	+2.8	Field goal
13	NE	Q2 0:03 · OPP 35	1	0	0:00	-0.8	End of half
14	BUF	Q3 15:00 · OPP 35	5	8	1:23	-2.5	Punt
15	NE	Q3 13:27 · NE 43	1	0	0:00	-5.3	Turnover
16	BUF	Q3 13:16 · OPP 39	8	39	3:42	+3.4	Touchdown
17	NE	Q3 9:34 · OPP 35	11	81	4:41	+2.7	Field goal
18	BUF	Q3 4:51 · OPP 35	5	6	0:49	-0.8	Punt
19	NE	Q3 3:50 · NE 18	9	50	3:59	+0.2	Punt
20	BUF	Q4 14:43 · BUF 6	4	2	1:25	-1.8	Punt
21	NE	Q4 13:11 · NE 46	4	31	1:33	-1.8	Turnover
22	BUF	Q4 11:27 · BUF 5	3	49	0:51	+7.3	Touchdown
23	NE	Q4 10:36 · OPP 35	2	0	0:04	-7.5	Opp touchdown
24	NE	Q4 10:22 · OPP 35	17	76	6:57	+6.5	Touchdown
25	BUF	Q4 3:25 · OPP 35	9	73	3:22	+2.5	Field goal

Play-by-Play

179 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

11 plays·85 yds·5:15·Touchdown·+7.0 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
NE 0 – BUF 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 15:00
1st & 10 · NE 20
(15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to NE 24 for 4 yards (37-G.Wilson, 31-J.Byrd).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+4-0.09·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:20
2nd & 6 · NE 24
1st
(14:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to NE 35 for 11 yards (50-N.Barnett). Caught at NE 33.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+11+1.09+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:52
1st & 10 · NE 35
(13:52) (No Huddle) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to NE 37 for 2 yards (43-B.Scott; 95-K.Williams).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+2-0.25-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:18
2nd & 8 · NE 37
1st
(13:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 45 for 8 yards (43-B.Scott, 21-L.McKelvin). Flat pass, caught at NE 40.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+8+1.06+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:45
1st & 10 · NE 45
1st
(12:45) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 83-W.Welker to BUF 22 for 33 yards (31-J.Byrd, 37-G.Wilson). Caught in flat at BUF 37.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+33+2.52+10
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:04
1st & 10 · OPP 22
(12:04) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to BUF 18 for 4 yards (98-D.Edwards, 57-D.Batten).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+4-0.09-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:22
2nd & 6 · OPP 18
1st
(11:22) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker pushed ob at BUF 9 for 9 yards (23-A.Williams). Caught near sideline at BUF 15.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+9+0.70+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:52
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(10:52) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle to BUF 9 for no gain (43-B.Scott, 50-N.Barnett).
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-0.54-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:11
2nd & 9 · OPP 9
Penalty
(10:11) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-87-R.Gronkowski, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 9 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-0.52-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:50
2nd & 14 · OPP 14
TD
(9:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at BUF 9.
NE 6 – BUF 0
+14+3.13+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:45
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NE 7 – BUF 0
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 2

BUF

3 plays·33 yds·0:47·Turnover·-4.2 EPA

Q1 9:45
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
NE 7 – BUF 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:45
1st & 10 · BUF 20
1st
(9:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 13-St.Johnson to NE 47 for 33 yards (23-L.Bodden). Caught along sideline at BUF 45.
NE 7 – BUF 0
+33+2.20+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:58
1st & 10 · OPP 47
INT
(8:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington at NE 38. 24-K.Arrington to BUF 35 for 27 yards (14-R.Fitzpatrick). Thrown between receiver's hands at NE 43.
NE 7 – BUF 0
0-6.36-15
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

7 plays·35 yds·2:45·Touchdown·+3.7 EPA

Q1 8:46
1st & 10 · OPP 35
(8:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to BUF 30 for 5 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught near sideline at BUF 30.
NE 7 – BUF 0
+5+0.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:03
2nd & 5 · OPP 30
1st
(8:03) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 83-W.Welker to BUF 6 for 24 yards (23-A.Williams). Caught at BUF 9, crossing to middle.
NE 7 – BUF 0
+24+1.96+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:18
1st & 6 · OPP 6
(7:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 84-D.Branch. Thrown wide of receiver, 8 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.
NE 7 – BUF 0
0-0.51-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:12
2nd & 6 · OPP 6
Penalty1st
(7:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle to BUF 1 for 5 yards (23-A.Williams). PENALTY on BUF-50-N.Barnett, Defensive Holding, 0 yards, enforced at BUF 1.
NE 7 – BUF 0
+5+1.34+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:41
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(6:41) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett, 54-A.Davis).
NE 7 – BUF 0
0-0.32·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:05
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(6:05) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, crossing to right.
NE 13 – BUF 0
+1+1.07+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:01
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

BUF

11 plays·60 yds·5:40·Turnover·-1.6 EPA

Q1 6:01
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
NE 14 – BUF 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:00
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(6:00) 22-F.Jackson left tackle pushed ob at BUF 27 for 7 yards (30-J.Barrett).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+7+0.45+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:33
2nd & 3 · BUF 27
1st
(5:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler to BUF 34 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo, 55-B.Spikes). Caught at BUF 32.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+7+0.54+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:56
1st & 10 · BUF 34
1st
(4:56) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 86-D.Nelson to NE 46 for 20 yards (30-J.Barrett). Caught at NE 49, crossing from middle.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+20+1.25+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:11
1st & 10 · OPP 46
(4:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 86-D.Nelson to NE 44 for 2 yards (31-S.Brown). Caught at NE 45, crossing from middle.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+2-0.41-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:30
2nd & 8 · OPP 44
(3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 16-B.Smith. Through receiver's hands at NE 40.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.77-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:27
3rd & 8 · OPP 44
1st
(3:27) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson to NE 31 for 13 yards (32-D.McCourty). Caught at NE 36, slanting to middle.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+13+2.06+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:50
1st & 10 · OPP 31
(2:50) 22-F.Jackson right guard to NE 30 for 1 yard (50-R.Ninkovich, 55-B.Spikes).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+1-0.39-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:09
2nd & 9 · OPP 30
(2:09) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to NE 25 for 5 yards (23-L.Bodden, 55-B.Spikes). Caught in flat at NE 25.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+5-0.02-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:30
3rd & 4 · OPP 25
Penalty
(1:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson pushed ob at NE 21 for 4 yards (31-S.Brown). Caught along sideline at NE 21. PENALTY on BUF-70-E.Wood, Chop Block, 15 yards, enforced at NE 25 - No Play.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-2.01-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:04
3rd & 19 · OPP 40
(1:04) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 86-D.Nelson to NE 35 for 5 yards (59-G.Guyton) [95-M.Anderson]. Curl pattern, caught at NE 36.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+5-0.33-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:21
4th & 14 · OPP 35
INT
(:21) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington at NE 20. 24-K.Arrington to NE 30 for 10 yards (13-St.Johnson).
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-1.98-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

4 plays·3 yds·0:23·Punt·-2.2 EPA

Q1 0:14
1st & 10 · NE 30
(:14) 22-S.Ridley right tackle to NE 33 for 3 yards (21-L.McKelvin, 37-G.Wilson).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+3-0.25-1
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 1:36 pm
NE 14 – BUF 0
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
NE 14 – BUF 0
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
2nd & 7 · NE 33
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 83-W.Welker. Thrown behind receiver at NE 40.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.68-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:56
3rd & 7 · NE 33
(14:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 84-D.Branch. Thrown wide of receiver along sideline at NE 43.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-1.23-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:51
4th & 7 · NE 33
(14:51) 14-Z.Mesko punts 47 yards to BUF 20, Center-48-D.Aiken. 28-C.Spiller to BUF 30 for 10 yards (18-M.Slater, 39-D.Woodhead).
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.07-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

BUF

4 plays·9 yds·2:06·Punt·-1.3 EPA

Q2 14:41
1st & 10 · BUF 30
(14:41) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 30 for no gain (74-K.Love).
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.48-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:01
2nd & 10 · BUF 30
(14:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson to BUF 34 for 4 yards (51-J.Mayo). Dump pass, caught at BUF 30.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+4-0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:20
3rd & 6 · BUF 34
(13:20) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson to BUF 39 for 5 yards (32-D.McCourty). Curl pattern, caught in flat at BUF 39.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+5-0.57-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:35
4th & 1 · BUF 39
(12:35) 8-B.Moorman punts 46 yards to NE 15, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0+0.05-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

6 plays·30 yds·2:07·Punt·-0.6 EPA

Q2 12:27
1st & 10 · NE 15
(12:27) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco pushed ob at NE 24 for 9 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught along sideline at NE 24.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+9+0.71+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:09
2nd & 1 · NE 24
1st
(12:09) 22-S.Ridley right guard to NE 29 for 5 yards (90-C.Kelsay; 50-N.Barnett).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+5+0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:40
1st & 10 · NE 29
(11:40) (No Huddle) 39-D.Woodhead left guard to NE 30 for 1 yard (43-B.Scott, 99-M.Dareus).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+1-0.54-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:16
2nd & 9 · NE 30
Penalty
(11:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 35 for 35 yards (37-G.Wilson). Caught in flat at 50. PENALTY on NE-77-N.Solder, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at NE 30 - No Play.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.87-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:00
2nd & 19 · NE 20
(11:00) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 84-D.Branch. Overthrown, receiver along sideline at NE 47.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.68-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:56
3rd & 19 · NE 20
(10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 35 for 15 yards (37-G.Wilson). Caught at NE 28.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+15+0.24+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:20
4th & 4 · NE 35
(10:20) 14-Z.Mesko punts 57 yards to BUF 8, Center-48-D.Aiken. 28-C.Spiller pushed ob at BUF 18 for 10 yards (48-D.Aiken).
NE 14 – BUF 0
0+0.27+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

BUF

5 plays·12 yds·2:19·Punt·-2.1 EPA

Q2 10:07
1st & 10 · BUF 18
1st
(10:07) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 29 for 11 yards (74-K.Love; 24-K.Arrington).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+11+0.71+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:33
1st & 10 · BUF 29
Penalty
(9:33) 22-F.Jackson left end to BUF 32 for 3 yards (31-S.Brown; 55-B.Spikes). PENALTY on BUF-70-E.Wood, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 29 - No Play.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.97-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:08
1st & 20 · BUF 19
(9:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson. Overthrown, receiver tripped at BUF 20.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.54-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:04
2nd & 20 · BUF 19
(9:04) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 19-D.Jones to BUF 27 for 8 yards (32-D.McCourty; 24-K.Arrington). Caught in flat at BUF 27.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+8-0.06-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:27
3rd & 12 · BUF 27
(8:27) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 28-C.Spiller to BUF 20 for -7 yards (59-G.Guyton; 95-M.Anderson). Screen, caught at BUF 20.
NE 14 – BUF 0
-7-1.37-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:48
4th & 19 · BUF 20
(7:48) 8-B.Moorman punts 63 yards to NE 17, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-J.Edelman to NE 35 for 18 yards (37-G.Wilson, 43-B.Scott).
NE 14 – BUF 0
0+0.16+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

6 plays·65 yds·1:32·Touchdown·+5.6 EPA

Q2 7:33
1st & 10 · NE 35
1st
(7:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to BUF 48 for 17 yards (23-A.Williams; 43-B.Scott). Caught at NE 48.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+17+1.02+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:09
1st & 10 · OPP 48
(7:09) (No Huddle) 39-D.Woodhead left tackle to BUF 47 for 1 yard (95-K.Williams; 43-B.Scott).
NE 14 – BUF 0
+1-0.35-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:42
2nd & 9 · OPP 47
(6:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 39-D.Woodhead [56-S.Merriman]. Underthrown under pressure, receiver in flat at BUF 49.
NE 14 – BUF 0
0-0.72-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:38
3rd & 9 · OPP 47
1st
(6:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 26 for 21 yards (31-J.Byrd). Caught in flat at BUF 35.
NE 14 – BUF 0
+21+2.56+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:06
1st & 10 · OPP 26
TD
(6:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
NE 20 – BUF 0
+26+3.06·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:01
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NE 21 – BUF 0
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

BUF

9 plays·91 yds·4:05·Touchdown·+6.4 EPA

Q2 6:01
Kickoff
Penalty
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 73 yards from NE 35 to BUF -8. 28-C.Spiller to BUF 16 for 24 yards (44-J.Ihedigbo). Return credited to BUF 8 (spot of foul). PENALTY on BUF-51-C.White, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 4 yards, enforced at BUF 8.
NE 21 – BUF 0
0-0.98-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:57
1st & 10 · BUF 4
1st
(5:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to BUF 15 for 11 yards (23-L.Bodden). Caught in flat at BUF 15.
NE 21 – BUF 0
+11+0.57+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:19
1st & 10 · BUF 15
1st
(5:19) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 36 for 21 yards (23-L.Bodden; 31-S.Brown).
NE 21 – BUF 0
+21+1.44+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:39
1st & 10 · BUF 36
Penalty
(4:39) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end pushed ob at 50 for 14 yards (51-J.Mayo). PENALTY on BUF-84-S.Chandler, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 36 - No Play.
NE 21 – BUF 0
0-1.00-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:07
1st & 20 · BUF 26
Penalty1st
(4:07) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 86-D.Nelson to BUF 41 for 15 yards (32-D.McCourty) [50-R.Ninkovich]. Caught in flat at BUF 41. PENALTY on NE-50-R.Ninkovich, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 41.
NE 21 – BUF 0
+15+2.05+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:34
1st & 10 · OPP 44
(3:34) 28-C.Spiller right guard to NE 41 for 3 yards (55-B.Spikes, 27-A.Molden).
NE 21 – BUF 0
+3-0.31-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:55
2nd & 7 · OPP 41
1st
(2:55) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson pushed ob at NE 15 for 26 yards (24-K.Arrington; 23-L.Bodden). Caught in flat at NE 37.
NE 21 – BUF 0
+26+2.17+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:16
1st & 10 · OPP 15
(2:16) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to NE 11 for 4 yards (93-A.Carter, 75-V.Wilfork).
NE 21 – BUF 0
+4-0.08-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
2nd & 6 · OPP 11
TD
(2:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fade pattern, caught along sideline 5 yds. into end zone.
NE 21 – BUF 6
+11+2.55-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:56
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

6 plays·39 yds·0:47·Turnover·-0.5 EPA

Q2 1:56
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 70 yards from BUF 35 to NE -5. 11-J.Edelman, Touchback.
NE 21 – BUF 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:56
1st & 10 · NE 20
Penalty1st
(1:56) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead to NE 33 for 13 yards (50-N.Barnett). Screen pass, caught at NE 21. PENALTY on BUF-50-N.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 33.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+13+1.59+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:44
1st & 10 · NE 48
(1:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead to BUF 47 for 5 yards (50-N.Barnett). Caught in flat at 50.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+5+0.30·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:24
2nd & 5 · OPP 47
1st
(1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle to BUF 37 for 10 yards (23-A.Williams, 37-G.Wilson).
NE 21 – BUF 7
+10+0.42+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:17
1st & 10 · OPP 37
Penalty1st
(1:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to BUF 26 for 11 yards (31-J.Byrd) [56-S.Merriman]. Caught at BUF 29. PENALTY on BUF-31-J.Byrd, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at BUF 26.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+11+1.81+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:09
1st & 10 · OPP 13
INT
(1:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 43-B.Scott at BUF 10. 43-B.Scott pushed ob at BUF 10 for no gain (39-D.Woodhead). Coverage along sideline.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0-4.63-8
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

BUF

10 plays·66 yds·0:57·Field goal·+2.8 EPA

Q2 1:05
1st & 10 · BUF 10
1st
(1:05) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 86-D.Nelson to BUF 26 for 16 yards (23-L.Bodden, 59-G.Guyton). Caught in flat at BUF 26.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+16+0.35·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:57
1st & 10 · BUF 26
(:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 33 for 7 yards (24-K.Arrington). Caught in flat at BUF 28, crossing from middle.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+7+0.03+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:50
2nd & 3 · BUF 33
(:50) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 19-D.Jones (32-D.McCourty). Receiver and coverage along sideline at NE 33.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0-0.24-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:45
3rd & 3 · BUF 33
1st
(:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 19-D.Jones pushed ob at BUF 41 for 8 yards (31-S.Brown). Caught along sideline at BUF 41.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+8+0.58+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:40
1st & 10 · BUF 41
(:40) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 18-N.Roosevelt (24-K.Arrington). Receiver and coverage in flat at NE 44.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0-0.12-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:35
2nd & 10 · BUF 41
1st
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to NE 32 for 27 yards (24-K.Arrington). Screen, caught at BUF 39.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+27+1.62+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:24
1st & 10 · OPP 32
(:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 13-St.Johnson. Overthrown, receiver in flat at NE 10.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0-0.26-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:18
2nd & 10 · OPP 32
(:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 19-D.Jones. Thrown wide of receiver, along sideline at NE 19.
NE 21 – BUF 7
0-0.15-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:14
3rd & 10 · OPP 32
(:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 19-D.Jones to NE 24 for 8 yards (32-D.McCourty). Caught at NE 24, crossing to middle.
NE 21 – BUF 7
+8+0.35·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:08
4th & 2 · OPP 24
FG
(:08) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 21 – BUF 10
0+0.65·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

1 plays·0 yds·0:00·End of half·-0.8 EPA

Q2 0:03
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 37 yards from BUF 35 to NE 28. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 38 for 10 yards (51-C.White).
NE 21 – BUF 10
0+0.84-65
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of half - 2:31 pm
NE 21 – BUF 10
—-1.63+61
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

BUF

5 plays·8 yds·1:23·Punt·-2.5 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 74 yards from NE 35 to BUF -9. 28-C.Spiller, Touchback.
NE 21 – BUF 10
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 15:00
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(15:00) 22-F.Jackson left guard to BUF 26 for 6 yards (93-A.Carter).
NE 21 – BUF 10
+6+0.39·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:22
2nd & 4 · BUF 26
(14:22) 19-D.Jones left end to BUF 28 for 2 yards (93-A.Carter). End-around, handoff from R.Fitzpatrick.
NE 21 – BUF 10
+2-0.38+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:41
3rd & 2 · BUF 28
(13:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 19-D.Jones (23-L.Bodden). Receiver and coverage at BUF 33. Penalty on BUF-86-D.Nelson, Illegal Shift, declined.
NE 21 – BUF 10
0-1.70-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:37
4th & 2 · BUF 28
(13:37) 8-B.Moorman punts 46 yards to NE 26, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at NE 43 for 17 yards (51-C.White).
NE 21 – BUF 10
0-0.80-4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

1 plays·0 yds·0:00·Turnover·-5.3 EPA

Q3 13:27
1st & 10 · NE 43
INT
(13:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 21-L.McKelvin at BUF 40. 21-L.McKelvin pushed ob at NE 39 for 21 yards (87-R.Gronkowski).
NE 21 – BUF 10
0-5.25-12
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

BUF

8 plays·39 yds·3:42·Touchdown·+3.4 EPA

Q3 13:16
1st & 10 · OPP 39
(13:16) B.Smith at QB (R.Fitzpatrick at WR). 16-B.Smith up the middle to NE 34 for 5 yards (55-B.Spikes).
NE 21 – BUF 10
+5-0.04·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:39
2nd & 5 · OPP 34
(12:39) B.Smith at QB (R.Fitzpatrick at WR). 16-B.Smith up the middle to NE 33 for 1 yard (75-V.Wilfork, 32-D.McCourty).
NE 21 – BUF 10
+1-0.40·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:55
3rd & 4 · OPP 33
1st
(11:55) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson to NE 24 for 9 yards (32-D.McCourty). Slant pattern, caught at NE 24.
NE 21 – BUF 10
+9+1.27+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:11
1st & 10 · OPP 24
1st
(11:11) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson right guard to NE 6 for 18 yards (32-D.McCourty).
NE 21 – BUF 10
+18+1.17+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:26
1st & 6 · OPP 6
(10:26) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to NE 3 for 3 yards (75-V.Wilfork, 93-A.Carter).
NE 21 – BUF 10
+3+0.06+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:41
2nd & 3 · OPP 3
(9:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 84-S.Chandler. Overthrown, receiver in back of end zone.
NE 21 – BUF 10
0-0.99-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:37
3rd & 3 · OPP 3
TD
(9:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
NE 21 – BUF 16
+3+2.36+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:34
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 21 – BUF 17
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

11 plays·81 yds·4:41·Field goal·+2.7 EPA

Q3 9:34
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 64 yards from BUF 35 to NE 1. 11-J.Edelman to NE 14 for 13 yards (25-D.Searcy).
NE 21 – BUF 17
0-0.49·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:29
1st & 10 · NE 14
(9:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to NE 23 for 9 yards (43-B.Scott). Caught at NE 20, crossing to left.
NE 21 – BUF 17
+9+0.87+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:53
2nd & 1 · NE 23
1st
(8:53) (Shotgun) 11-J.Edelman left tackle to NE 28 for 5 yards (37-G.Wilson).
NE 21 – BUF 17
+5+0.09·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:15
1st & 10 · NE 28
1st
(8:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco to NE 47 for 19 yards (31-J.Byrd). Caught near sideline at NE 47.
NE 21 – BUF 17
+19+1.39+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:50
1st & 10 · NE 47
(7:50) (No Huddle) 39-D.Woodhead right tackle to 50 for 3 yards (98-D.Edwards, 50-N.Barnett).
NE 21 – BUF 17
+3-0.23+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:22
2nd & 7 · NE 50
1st
(7:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to BUF 42 for 8 yards (50-N.Barnett). Caught at BUF 45, slanting right.
NE 21 – BUF 17
+8+0.97+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:57
1st & 10 · OPP 42
1st
(6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 13 for 29 yards (43-B.Scott, 21-L.McKelvin). Caught in flat at BUF 22.
NE 21 – BUF 17
+29+1.93+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:31
1st & 10 · OPP 13
(6:31) (No Huddle) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle to BUF 10 for 3 yards (91-Sp.Johnson; 31-J.Byrd).
NE 21 – BUF 17
+3-0.27·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:08
2nd & 7 · OPP 10
(6:08) (No Huddle) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle to BUF 7 for 3 yards (37-G.Wilson).
NE 21 – BUF 17
+3-0.31·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:29
3rd & 4 · OPP 7
(5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead to BUF 5 for 2 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Caught near sideline at BUF 5.
NE 21 – BUF 17
+2-1.29-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:53
4th & 2 · OPP 5
FG
(4:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+0.08-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

BUF

5 plays·6 yds·0:49·Punt·-0.8 EPA

Q3 4:51
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
NE 24 – BUF 17
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:51
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(4:51) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 19-D.Jones. Overthrown, receiver near sideline at BUF 45.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-0.52-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:45
2nd & 10 · BUF 20
(4:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 13-St.Johnson (23-L.Bodden). Receiver and coverage in flat at BUF 25.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-0.76-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:40
3rd & 10 · BUF 20
(4:40) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 22-F.Jackson to BUF 26 for 6 yards (24-K.Arrington). Screen pass, caught at BUF 16.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+6-0.63-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:02
4th & 4 · BUF 26
(4:02) 8-B.Moorman punts 52 yards to NE 22, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-J.Edelman to NE 18 for -4 yards (20-J.White).
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+1.10+5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

9 plays·50 yds·3:59·Punt·+0.2 EPA

Q3 3:50
1st & 10 · NE 18
(3:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to NE 24 for 6 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught at NE 24.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+6+0.24·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:20
2nd & 4 · NE 24
(3:20) 11-J.Edelman left guard to NE 22 for -2 yards (92-A.Carrington).
NE 24 – BUF 17
-2-1.08-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:37
3rd & 6 · NE 22
1st
(2:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to NE 45 for 23 yards (31-J.Byrd, 90-C.Kelsay) [99-M.Dareus]. BUF-23-A.Williams was injured during the play. Caught at NE 29, crossing from right. A.Williams removed from field on stretcher.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+23+2.66+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:08
1st & 10 · NE 45
(2:08) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to 50 for 5 yards (98-D.Edwards, 50-N.Barnett).
NE 24 – BUF 17
+5+0.15·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:32
2nd & 5 · NE 50
1st
(1:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 41 for 9 yards (43-B.Scott). Caught at 50, crossing from middle.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+9+0.86+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:56
1st & 10 · OPP 41
(:56) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker to BUF 32 for 9 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught at BUF 32.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+9+0.71+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:27
2nd & 1 · OPP 32
Penalty
(:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle to BUF 27 for 5 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 50-N.Barnett). PENALTY on NE-70-L.Mankins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 32 - No Play.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-1.63-5
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 3:24 pm
NE 24 – BUF 17
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
NE 24 – BUF 17
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
2nd & 11 · OPP 42
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker (27-R.Corner). Receiver and coverage at BUF 32, crossing from middle.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-0.90-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:55
3rd & 11 · OPP 42
(14:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 11-J.Edelman (31-J.Byrd). Receiver underthrown at BUF 30, coverage behind receiver.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-1.48-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:51
4th & 11 · OPP 42
(14:51) 14-Z.Mesko punts 36 yards to BUF 6, Center-48-D.Aiken, fair catch by 28-C.Spiller.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+0.64+4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

BUF

4 plays·2 yds·1:25·Punt·-1.8 EPA

Q4 14:43
1st & 10 · BUF 6
(14:43) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 9 for 3 yards (51-J.Mayo, 50-R.Ninkovich).
NE 24 – BUF 17
+3-0.25-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:06
2nd & 7 · BUF 9
(14:06) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 8 for -1 yards (51-J.Mayo, 50-R.Ninkovich).
NE 24 – BUF 17
-1-0.90-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:22
3rd & 8 · BUF 8
(13:22) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 86-D.Nelson [52-D.Fletcher]. Overthrown under pressure, receiver at BUF 16.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-0.95-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:18
4th & 8 · BUF 8
(13:18) 8-B.Moorman punts 46 yards to NE 46, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+0.33+4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

4 plays·31 yds·1:33·Turnover·-1.8 EPA

Q4 13:11
1st & 10 · NE 46
1st
(13:11) 83-W.Welker right end pushed ob at BUF 35 for 19 yards (37-G.Wilson). End-around, handoff from T.Brady.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+19+1.26+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:48
1st & 10 · OPP 35
(12:48) (Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley right guard to BUF 27 for 8 yards (43-B.Scott; 21-L.McKelvin).
NE 24 – BUF 17
+8+0.58+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:18
2nd & 2 · OPP 27
1st
(12:18) (Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 23 for 4 yards (37-G.Wilson).
NE 24 – BUF 17
+4+0.26+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:38
1st & 10 · OPP 23
INT
(11:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 37-G.Wilson at BUF 2. 37-G.Wilson to BUF 18 for 16 yards (72-M.Light). Return credited to BUF 10 spot of foul). PENALTY on BUF-27-R.Corner, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 10.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0-3.86-7
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

BUF

3 plays·49 yds·0:51·Touchdown·+7.3 EPA

Q4 11:27
1st & 10 · BUF 5
Penalty1st
(11:27) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson [74-K.Love]. Overthrown, receiver at BUF 15. PENALTY on NE-74-K.Love, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 5 - No Play.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+0.96+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:25
1st & 10 · BUF 20
1st
(11:25) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 19-D.Jones to NE 32 for 48 yards (23-L.Bodden). Penalty on NE-23-L.Bodden, Illegal Contact, declined. Caught at 50.
NE 24 – BUF 17
+48+2.97+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:50
1st & 10 · OPP 32
Penalty1st
(10:50) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Barrett at NE -3. Touchback. PENALTY on NE-31-S.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at NE 32 - No Play.
NE 24 – BUF 17
0+2.64+15
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:39
1st & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(10:39) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NE 24 – BUF 23
+1+0.73+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:36
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 24 – BUF 24
0+0.02+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 23

2 plays·0 yds·0:04·Opp touchdown·-7.5 EPA

Q4 10:36
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to NE -1. 11-J.Edelman to NE 20 for 21 yards (38-C.McIntyre; 52-A.Moats).
NE 24 – BUF 24
0+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:32
1st & 10 · NE 20
TDINT
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence (99-M.Dareus) at NE 27. 29-D.Florence for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped at line before INT.
NE 24 – BUF 30
0-7.54-29
YdsEPAWP%

Other

Q4 10:22
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 24 – BUF 31
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of game - 4:21 pm
NE 31 – BUF 34
———
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
NE 31 – BUF 34
———
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 24

17 plays·76 yds·6:57·Touchdown·+6.5 EPA

Q4 10:22
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to NE 0. 11-J.Edelman to NE 29 for 29 yards (82-R.Martin, 55-K.Sheppard).
NE 24 – BUF 31
0+0.51+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:14
1st & 10 · NE 29
(10:14) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 22-S.Ridley to NE 37 for 8 yards (31-J.Byrd, 91-Sp.Johnson). Screen, caught at NE 29.
NE 24 – BUF 31
+8+0.52·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:33
2nd & 2 · NE 37
1st
(9:33) (Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 47 for 16 yards (31-J.Byrd, 37-G.Wilson).
NE 24 – BUF 31
+16+1.00+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:02
1st & 10 · OPP 47
(9:02) (Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 41 for 6 yards (98-D.Edwards; 50-N.Barnett).
NE 24 – BUF 31
+6+0.30-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:23
2nd & 4 · OPP 41
(8:23) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker (90-C.Kelsay). Pass tipped at line (intended receiver at BUF 30).
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-0.75-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:18
3rd & 4 · OPP 41
(8:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. Pass dropped at BUF 5, near sideline.
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-1.77-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:12
4th & 4 · OPP 41
1st
(8:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to BUF 36 for 5 yards (31-J.Byrd). Caught in flat at BUF 36. W.Welker tied NE record with 13 rec.
NE 24 – BUF 31
+5+2.99+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:31
1st & 10 · OPP 36
(7:31) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to BUF 34 for 2 yards (31-J.Byrd; 98-D.Edwards).
NE 24 – BUF 31
+2-0.38-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:58
2nd & 8 · OPP 34
(6:58) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to BUF 33 for 1 yard (92-A.Carrington, 98-D.Edwards).
NE 24 – BUF 31
+1-0.34-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:16
3rd & 7 · OPP 33
1st
(6:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker pushed ob at BUF 13 for 20 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Caught at BUF 30, crossing from middle. W.Welker sets new NE record with 14 rec.
NE 24 – BUF 31
+20+2.20+13
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:42
1st & 10 · OPP 13
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 87-R.Gronkowski. Thrown wide of receiver, 7 yds. into end zone.
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-0.38-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:37
2nd & 10 · OPP 13
1st
(5:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to BUF 1 for 12 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught at BUF 5, slanting from left.
NE 24 – BUF 31
+12+1.86+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:00
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(5:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett, 54-A.Davis).
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-0.30-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:21
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
(4:21) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle to BUF 1 for no gain (98-D.Edwards; 31-J.Byrd).
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-0.52-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:37
3rd & 1 · OPP 1
Penalty
(3:37) PENALTY on NE-70-L.Mankins, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 1 - No Play.
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-1.55-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:37
3rd & 6 · OPP 6
(3:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 83-W.Welker (31-J.Byrd). Receiver and coverage 1 yd. into end zone.
NE 24 – BUF 31
0-1.15-8
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:33
4th & 6 · OPP 6
TD
(3:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams]. Caught at BUF 1, slanting from middle.
NE 30 – BUF 31
+6+4.27+19
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:25
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NE 31 – BUF 31
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 25

BUF

9 plays·73 yds·3:22·Field goal·+2.5 EPA

Q4 3:25
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick hit crossbar.
NE 31 – BUF 31
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:25
1st & 10 · BUF 20
1st
(3:25) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 19-D.Jones to BUF 49 for 29 yards (32-D.McCourty). Caught near sideline at BUF 45.
NE 31 – BUF 31
+29+1.40+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:46
1st & 10 · BUF 49
1st
(2:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 22-F.Jackson to NE 39 for 12 yards (32-D.McCourty; 51-J.Mayo). Screen, caught at BUF 47.
NE 31 – BUF 31
+12+0.60+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:48
1st & 10 · OPP 39
1st
(1:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant pattern, caught at NE 35 crossing to left. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson to NE 1 for 38 yards (32-D.McCourty). Slant pattern, caught at NE 35 crossing to left.
NE 31 – BUF 31
+38+3.51+13
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:43
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(1:43) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to NE 1 for no gain (98-L.Cohen).
NE 31 – BUF 31
0-0.72-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:37
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
Penalty1st
(1:37) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to NE 3 for -2 yards (75-V.Wilfork). PENALTY on NE-75-V.Wilfork, Unnecessary Roughness, 2 yards, enforced at NE 3.
NE 31 – BUF 31
-2+0.49+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:30
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(1:30) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to NE 4 for -3 yards (30-J.Barrett).
NE 31 – BUF 31
-3-1.27-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:48
2nd & 4 · OPP 4
Penalty
(:48) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to NE 5 for -1 yards (75-V.Wilfork). PENALTY on BUF-76-C.Rinehart, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 4 - No Play. 10-second runoff declined by NE.
NE 31 – BUF 31
0-1.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:45
2nd & 9 · OPP 9
(:45) 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to NE 10 for -1 yards.
NE 31 – BUF 31
-1-0.57—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:03
3rd & 10 · OPP 10
FG
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 31 – BUF 34
0+0.17+14
YdsEPAWP%