Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Week 17, 2011

Week 17 · 2011 Season· FINAL

Buffalo Bills

6-9 · AFC East

Final

New England Patriots

12-3 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Jan 1, 2012

Week 17

Kickoff

1:02 PM ET

Location

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Massachusetts

Result

BUF 21, NWE 49

Drive Chart

23 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	BUF	Q1 15:00 · OPP 35	10	33	3:42	+7.0	Touchdown
2	NE	Q1 11:18 · OPP 35	5	2	1:18	-1.6	Punt
3	BUF	Q1 9:52 · BUF 30	11	70	4:33	+6.2	Touchdown
4	NE	Q1 5:19 · OPP 20	5	-8	1:15	-0.8	Punt
5	BUF	Q1 3:55 · BUF 18	7	82	3:07	+7.1	Touchdown
6	NE	Q1 0:48 · OPP 35	11	77	3:50	+6.2	Touchdown
7	BUF	Q2 11:58 · OPP 35	8	28	2:51	-0.9	Punt
8	NE	Q2 8:59 · NE 19	8	81	3:17	+6.4	Touchdown
9	BUF	Q2 5:42 · OPP 35	8	57	3:14	-1.8	Turnover on downs
10	NE	Q2 2:25 · NE 36	6	32	1:20	-3.0	Turnover
11	BUF	Q2 0:51 · BUF 48	6	25	0:46	-1.6	Missed field goal
12	NE	Q3 15:00 · OPP 35	10	50	2:36	+2.2	Field goal
13	BUF	Q3 12:19 · OPP 35	9	28	3:35	-1.6	Punt
14	NE	Q3 8:38 · NE 27	9	71	3:22	+1.6	Field goal
15	BUF	Q3 5:13 · OPP 35	3	8	1:12	-4.4	Turnover
16	NE	Q3 3:54 · OPP 25	6	22	2:22	+3.8	Touchdown
17	BUF	Q3 1:32 · OPP 35	10	43	4:16	-3.0	Turnover
18	NE	Q4 12:04 · OPP 47	3	47	0:48	+4.2	Touchdown
19	BUF	Q4 11:16 · OPP 35	5	7	0:42	-0.5	Punt
20	NE	Q4 10:23 · NE 12	15	88	7:21	+6.8	Touchdown
21	BUF	Q4 3:02 · OPP 35	2	0	0:00	-7.7	Opp touchdown
22	BUF	Q4 2:55 · OPP 35	5	21	1:14	-1.3	Turnover
23	NE	Q4 1:30 · NE 19	4	20	1:30	-0.6	End of half

Play-by-Play

177 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

BUF

10 plays·33 yds·3:42·Touchdown·+7.0 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 72 yards from NE 35 to BUF -7. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 0 – NE 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 15:00
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(15:00) 28-C.Spiller left guard to BUF 23 for 3 yards (71-B.Deaderick).
BUF 0 – NE 0
+3-0.30·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:19
2nd & 7 · BUF 23
1st
(14:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-D.Hagan pushed ob at BUF 34 for 11 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 0 – NE 0
+11+1.29+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:53
1st & 10 · BUF 34
(13:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard to BUF 38 for 4 yards (52-D.Fletcher; 50-R.Ninkovich).
BUF 0 – NE 0
+4+0.04-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:08
2nd & 6 · BUF 38
(13:08) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 13-St.Johnson [75-V.Wilfork].
BUF 0 – NE 0
0-0.82-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:04
3rd & 6 · BUF 38
(13:04) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to BUF 43 for 5 yards (25-P.Chung).
BUF 0 – NE 0
+5-0.67-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:18
4th & 1 · BUF 43
1st
(12:18) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 37-G.Wilson. 37-G.Wilson up the middle to BUF 49 for 6 yards (90-N.Koutouvides; 36-L.Polite).
BUF 0 – NE 0
+6+2.60+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:33
1st & 10 · BUF 49
Penalty1st
(11:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep middle to 80-D.Hagan. PENALTY on NE-27-A.Molden, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at BUF 49 - No Play.
BUF 0 – NE 0
0+3.60+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:25
1st & 4 · OPP 4
(11:25) 71-S.Young reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson.
BUF 0 – NE 0
0-0.45-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:22
2nd & 4 · OPP 4
TD
(11:22) 30-T.Choice up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUF 6 – NE 0
+4+1.72+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:18
PAT
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUF 7 – NE 0
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 2

5 plays·2 yds·1:18·Punt·-1.6 EPA

Q1 11:18
Kickoff
10-B.Coutu kicks 57 yards from BUF 35 to NE 8. 18-M.Slater to NE 22 for 14 yards (82-R.Martin; 80-D.Hagan).
BUF 7 – NE 0
0+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:12
1st & 10 · NE 22
(11:12) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to NE 24 for 2 yards (50-N.Barnett; 91-Sp.Johnson).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+2-0.38-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:44
2nd & 8 · NE 24
(10:44) 22-S.Ridley left end to NE 24 for no gain (50-N.Barnett; 91-Sp.Johnson).
BUF 7 – NE 0
0-0.72-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:05
3rd & 8 · NE 24
(10:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 83-W.Welker.
BUF 7 – NE 0
0-1.29-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:00
4th & 8 · NE 24
(10:00) 14-Z.Mesko punts 46 yards to BUF 30, Center-48-D.Aiken, fair catch by 21-L.McKelvin.
BUF 7 – NE 0
0+0.71+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

BUF

11 plays·70 yds·4:33·Touchdown·+6.2 EPA

Q1 9:52
1st & 10 · BUF 30
(9:52) 28-C.Spiller right guard to BUF 29 for -1 yards (95-M.Anderson; 50-R.Ninkovich).
BUF 7 – NE 0
-1-0.69-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:18
2nd & 11 · BUF 29
1st
(9:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan to NE 49 for 22 yards (23-N.Jones; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+22+2.16+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:42
1st & 10 · OPP 49
(8:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to NE 41 for 8 yards (51-J.Mayo).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+8+0.64+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:24
2nd & 2 · OPP 41
1st
(8:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to NE 37 for 4 yards (50-R.Ninkovich; 75-V.Wilfork).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+4+0.29+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:46
1st & 10 · OPP 37
Sack
(7:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 40 for -3 yards (74-K.Love). Penalty on BUF-67-A.Levitre, Offensive Holding, declined.
BUF 7 – NE 0
-3-1.09-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:14
2nd & 13 · OPP 40
(7:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-D.Hagan to NE 31 for 9 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+9+0.74+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:31
3rd & 4 · OPP 31
(6:31) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson.
BUF 7 – NE 0
0-1.43-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:27
4th & 4 · OPP 31
1st
(6:27) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to NE 22 for 9 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+9+2.82+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:55
1st & 10 · OPP 22
(5:55) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler to NE 18 for 4 yards (52-D.Fletcher; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 7 – NE 0
+4-0.04·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:24
2nd & 6 · OPP 18
TD
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. BUF 13-St. Johnson 1,004 receiving yds, 2nd career 1,000-yard season. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
BUF 13 – NE 0
+18+2.79+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:19
PAT
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUF 14 – NE 0
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

5 plays·-8 yds·1:15·Punt·-0.8 EPA

Q1 5:19
Kickoff
10-B.Coutu kicks 64 yards from BUF 20 to NE 16. 39-D.Woodhead to NE 39 for 23 yards (55-K.Sheppard).
BUF 14 – NE 0
0+1.33+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:14
1st & 10 · NE 39
Penalty1st
(5:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 87-R.Gronkowski. PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NE 39 - No Play.
BUF 14 – NE 0
0+0.32+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:14
1st & 10 · NE 44
(5:14) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left tackle to NE 46 for 2 yards (72-K.Heard; 50-N.Barnett).
BUF 14 – NE 0
+2-0.35-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:29
2nd & 8 · NE 46
(4:29) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker.
BUF 14 – NE 0
0-0.82-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:25
3rd & 8 · NE 46
Sack
(4:25) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 36 for -10 yards (52-A.Moats).
BUF 14 – NE 0
-10-2.04-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:04
4th & 18 · NE 36
(4:04) 14-Z.Mesko punts 51 yards to BUF 13, Center-48-D.Aiken. 21-L.McKelvin to BUF 18 for 5 yards (31-S.Brown).
BUF 14 – NE 0
0+0.78+3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

BUF

7 plays·82 yds·3:07·Touchdown·+7.1 EPA

Q1 3:55
1st & 10 · BUF 18
(3:55) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler pushed ob at BUF 24 for 6 yards (24-K.Arrington; 23-N.Jones).
BUF 14 – NE 0
+6+0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:22
2nd & 4 · BUF 24
1st
(3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 82-R.Martin to BUF 38 for 14 yards (32-D.McCourty). BUF-82-R.Martin was injured during the play.
BUF 14 – NE 0
+14+1.09+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:48
1st & 10 · BUF 38
1st
(2:48) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 86-D.Nelson pushed ob at NE 48 for 14 yards (23-N.Jones).
BUF 14 – NE 0
+14+1.00+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:06
1st & 10 · OPP 48
1st
(2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 18-N.Roosevelt to NE 27 for 21 yards (32-D.McCourty).
BUF 14 – NE 0
+21+1.60+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:31
1st & 10 · OPP 27
1st
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left end pushed ob at NE 15 for 12 yards (24-K.Arrington).
BUF 14 – NE 0
+12+0.79+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:53
1st & 10 · OPP 15
TD
(:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUF 20 – NE 0
+15+2.35+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:48
PAT
10-B.Coutu extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUF 21 – NE 0
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

11 plays·77 yds·3:50·Touchdown·+6.2 EPA

Q1 0:48
Kickoff
10-B.Coutu kicks 59 yards from BUF 35 to NE 6. 39-D.Woodhead to NE 23 for 17 yards (25-D.Searcy; 55-K.Sheppard).
BUF 21 – NE 0
0+0.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:43
1st & 10 · NE 23
(:43) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez to NE 29 for 6 yards (43-B.Scott; 90-C.Kelsay).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+6+0.43·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:18
2nd & 4 · NE 29
1st
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at NE 34 for 5 yards (43-B.Scott).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+5+0.35+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
BUF 21 – NE 0
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
1st & 10 · NE 34
(15:00) 22-S.Ridley right tackle to NE 41 for 7 yards (23-A.Williams).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+7+0.28+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:30
2nd & 3 · NE 41
1st
(14:30) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez to BUF 32 for 27 yards (31-J.Byrd; 37-G.Wilson).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+27+1.79+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:01
1st & 10 · OPP 32
(14:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to BUF 24 for 8 yards (26-J.Rogers).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+8+0.66+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:35
2nd & 2 · OPP 24
(13:35) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley right end to BUF 23 for 1 yard (43-B.Scott).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+1-0.35-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:06
3rd & 1 · OPP 23
1st
(13:06) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left end to BUF 2 for 21 yards (31-J.Byrd).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+21+2.10+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:33
1st & 2 · OPP 2
(12:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 1 for 1 yard (50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 0
+1-0.15-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:01
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(12:01) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 10th rush TD of season, only 3rd Patriot to ever have back-to-back 10+ rush TD seasons.
BUF 21 – NE 6
+1+0.98-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:58
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 7
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

BUF

8 plays·28 yds·2:51·Punt·-0.9 EPA

Q2 11:58
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 74 yards from NE 35 to BUF -9. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:58
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(11:58) 28-C.Spiller right end to BUF 20 for no gain (24-K.Arrington).
BUF 21 – NE 7
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:19
2nd & 10 · BUF 20
1st
(11:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left end pushed ob at BUF 36 for 16 yards (11-J.Edelman).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+16+1.55+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:54
1st & 10 · BUF 36
1st
(10:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller ran ob at BUF 47 for 11 yards.
BUF 21 – NE 7
+11+0.70·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:25
1st & 10 · BUF 47
Sack
(10:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 39 for -8 yards (95-M.Anderson). Penalty on BUF-67-A.Levitre, Offensive Holding, declined. NE 95-Anderson 10th sack of season, 1st season since 1985 that Patriots have had 2 players with 10+ sacks in the same season.
BUF 21 – NE 7
-8-1.35-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:46
2nd & 18 · BUF 39
(9:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 86-D.Nelson.
BUF 21 – NE 7
0-0.70-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:41
3rd & 18 · BUF 39
(9:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 30-T.Choice pushed ob at BUF 48 for 9 yards (11-J.Edelman).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+9-0.37·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:07
4th & 9 · BUF 48
(9:07) 8-B.Moorman punts 33 yards to NE 19, Center-65-G.Sanborn, fair catch by 83-W.Welker.
BUF 21 – NE 7
0-0.23+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

8 plays·81 yds·3:17·Touchdown·+6.4 EPA

Q2 8:59
1st & 10 · NE 19
(8:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to NE 24 for 5 yards (55-K.Sheppard).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+5+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:24
2nd & 5 · NE 24
1st
(8:24) 11-J.Edelman right end to NE 30 for 6 yards (50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+6+0.71+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:47
1st & 10 · NE 30
(7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to NE 38 for 8 yards (99-M.Dareus).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+8+0.42+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:11
2nd & 2 · NE 38
(7:11) 22-S.Ridley left guard to NE 39 for 1 yard (43-B.Scott; 50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+1-0.31-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:41
3rd & 1 · NE 39
1st
(6:41) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Hernandez to NE 48 for 9 yards (55-K.Sheppard).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+9+0.91+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:14
1st & 10 · NE 48
1st
(6:14) (Shotgun) 22-S.Ridley right guard to BUF 39 for 13 yards (72-K.Heard; 43-B.Scott).
BUF 21 – NE 7
+13+0.86·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:49
1st & 10 · OPP 39
TD
(5:49) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Hernandez for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 5,004 pass yards this season, 3rd player in NFL history with a 5,000-yard season (4th occurrence). NE 12-Brady 32nd straight regular season game with a TD pass, 4th-longest all-time.
BUF 21 – NE 13
+39+3.82+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:42
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0+0.02+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

BUF

8 plays·57 yds·3:14·Turnover on downs·-1.8 EPA

Q2 5:42
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 71 yards from NE 35 to BUF -6. 26-J.Rogers to BUF 16 for 22 yards (31-S.Brown).
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.30·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:38
1st & 10 · BUF 16
(5:38) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller to BUF 18 for 2 yards (55-B.Spikes; 51-J.Mayo).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+2-0.38+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:02
2nd & 8 · BUF 18
1st
(5:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler to BUF 37 for 19 yards (32-D.McCourty; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+19+1.74+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:18
1st & 10 · BUF 37
1st
(4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 80-D.Hagan pushed ob at NE 34 for 29 yards (24-K.Arrington; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+29+1.75+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:50
1st & 10 · OPP 34
(3:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick Aborted. 74-C.Brown FUMBLES at NE 43, recovered by BUF-14-R.Fitzpatrick at NE 43. 14-R.Fitzpatrick to NE 43 for no gain (95-M.Anderson).
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-1.58-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:13
2nd & 19 · OPP 43
(3:13) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 18-N.Roosevelt.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.63-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:09
3rd & 19 · OPP 43
(3:09) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left end to NE 36 for 7 yards (52-D.Fletcher).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+7-0.49+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:28
4th & 12 · OPP 36
(2:28) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 18-N.Roosevelt [25-P.Chung].
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-1.89-9
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

6 plays·32 yds·1:20·Turnover·-3.0 EPA

Q2 2:25
1st & 10 · NE 36
(2:25) 39-D.Woodhead right end to NE 41 for 5 yards (50-N.Barnett; 90-C.Kelsay).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+5-0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:03
2nd & 5 · NE 41
1st
(2:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 48 for 7 yards (37-G.Wilson). Penalty on BUF-23-A.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
BUF 21 – NE 14
+7+0.61+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:58
1st & 10 · NE 48
1st
(1:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 38 for 14 yards (37-G.Wilson).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+14+0.74+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:35
1st & 10 · OPP 38
(1:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead to BUF 32 for 6 yards (50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+6+0.30+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:12
2nd & 4 · OPP 32
(1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.33-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:10
3rd & 4 · OPP 32
Penalty
(1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left guard to BUF 27 for 5 yards (52-A.Moats). PENALTY on NE-54-B.Waters, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 32 - No Play.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-1.24-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:05
3rd & 14 · OPP 42
INT
(1:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 50-N.Barnett at BUF 30. 50-N.Barnett to NE 37 for 33 yards (83-W.Welker). PENALTY on BUF-29-D.Florence, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at NE 37.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-3.04-9
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

BUF

6 plays·25 yds·0:46·Missed field goal·-1.6 EPA

Q2 0:51
1st & 10 · BUF 48
(:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left end to NE 47 for 5 yards (95-M.Anderson).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+5-0.36-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:23
2nd & 5 · OPP 47
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 28-C.Spiller.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.28-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:20
3rd & 5 · OPP 47
1st
(:20) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-R.Martin pushed ob at NE 33 for 14 yards (24-K.Arrington). Penalty on NE-95-M.Anderson, Defensive Offside, declined.
BUF 21 – NE 14
+14+1.10+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:15
1st & 10 · OPP 33
(:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 18-N.Roosevelt pushed ob at NE 27 for 6 yards (11-J.Edelman).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+6+0.12·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:10
2nd & 4 · OPP 27
(:10) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 80-D.Hagan.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0+0.01-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:05
3rd & 4 · OPP 27
Missed FG
(:05) 10-B.Coutu 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-2.22-6
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

10 plays·50 yds·2:36·Field goal·+2.2 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
10-B.Coutu kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to NE -1. 39-D.Woodhead to NE 22 for 23 yards (57-D.Batten; 55-K.Sheppard).
BUF 21 – NE 14
0+0.05·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:55
1st & 10 · NE 22
1st
(14:55) 81-A.Hernandez right end to NE 41 for 19 yards (26-J.Rogers). reverse
BUF 21 – NE 14
+19+1.41+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:16
1st & 10 · NE 41
(14:16) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.44-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:10
2nd & 10 · NE 41
1st
(14:10) 22-S.Ridley right tackle to BUF 46 for 13 yards (37-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (37-G.Wilson), ball out of bounds at BUF 41.
BUF 21 – NE 14
+13+1.27+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:40
1st & 10 · OPP 46
(13:40) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 87-R.Gronkowski.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.45-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:35
2nd & 10 · OPP 46
1st
(13:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to BUF 29 for 17 yards (37-G.Wilson; 26-J.Rogers).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+17+1.53+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:05
1st & 10 · OPP 29
(13:05) 22-S.Ridley right end to BUF 28 for 1 yard (94-K.Moore).
BUF 21 – NE 14
+1-0.38-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:32
2nd & 9 · OPP 28
(12:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Welker.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-0.60-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:29
3rd & 9 · OPP 28
(12:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 81-A.Hernandez.
BUF 21 – NE 14
0-1.60-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:24
4th & 9 · OPP 28
FG
(12:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0+1.40+8
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

BUF

9 plays·28 yds·3:35·Punt·-1.6 EPA

Q3 12:19
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 70 yards from NE 35 to BUF -5. 26-J.Rogers to BUF 15 for 20 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.38·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:15
1st & 10 · BUF 15
(12:15) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-D.Hagan to BUF 21 for 6 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+6+0.26+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:36
2nd & 4 · BUF 21
1st
(11:36) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-K.Brock pushed ob at BUF 27 for 6 yards (51-J.Mayo).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+6+0.61+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:01
1st & 10 · BUF 27
(11:01) 28-C.Spiller left tackle to BUF 32 for 5 yards (95-M.Anderson; 55-B.Spikes).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+5+0.15·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:20
2nd & 5 · BUF 32
1st
(10:20) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right end to BUF 38 for 6 yards (11-J.Edelman; 32-D.McCourty).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+6+0.53+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:37
1st & 10 · BUF 38
(9:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep middle to 18-N.Roosevelt.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:32
2nd & 10 · BUF 38
(9:32) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right guard to BUF 43 for 5 yards (51-J.Mayo; 55-B.Spikes).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+5-0.19-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:47
3rd & 5 · BUF 43
(8:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 30-T.Choice.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-1.49-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:44
4th & 5 · BUF 43
(8:44) 8-B.Moorman punts 30 yards to NE 27, Center-65-G.Sanborn, out of bounds.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.57·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

9 plays·71 yds·3:22·Field goal·+1.6 EPA

Q3 8:38
1st & 10 · NE 27
(8:38) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.52-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:32
2nd & 10 · NE 27
1st
(8:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 42-B.Green-Ellis to BUF 20 for 53 yards (26-J.Rogers). NE 12-Brady 5,101 pass yards this season, passing Dan Marino's 1984 total.
BUF 21 – NE 17
+53+3.70+17
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:58
1st & 10 · OPP 20
(7:58) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left guard to BUF 16 for 4 yards (94-K.Moore).
BUF 21 – NE 17
+4-0.09-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:30
2nd & 6 · OPP 16
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 81-A.Hernandez (50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.68-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:27
3rd & 6 · OPP 16
1st
(7:27) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to BUF 1 for 15 yards (37-G.Wilson; 43-B.Scott). NE 83-Welker 120th reception of season, joining Cris Carter as only players to have 2 seasons with 120+ receptions.
BUF 21 – NE 17
+15+2.54+10
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:49
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(6:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 81-A.Hernandez.
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-0.27-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:45
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
(6:45) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to BUF 2 for -1 yards (54-A.Davis).
BUF 21 – NE 17
-1-1.12-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:59
3rd & 2 · OPP 2
Sack
(5:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 2 for 0 yards (98-D.Edwards).
BUF 21 – NE 17
0-2.04-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:16
4th & 2 · OPP 2
FG
(5:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 20
0+0.06-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

BUF

3 plays·8 yds·1:12·Turnover·-4.4 EPA

Q3 5:13
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 74 yards from NE 35 to BUF -9. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 20
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:13
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(5:13) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end to BUF 28 for 8 yards (11-J.Edelman).
BUF 21 – NE 20
+8+0.53+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:25
2nd & 2 · BUF 28
Penalty
(4:25) PENALTY on BUF-14-R.Fitzpatrick, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 28 - No Play.
BUF 21 – NE 20
0-0.91-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:01
2nd & 7 · BUF 23
INT
(4:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 30. 29-S.Moore to BUF 25 for 5 yards (82-R.Martin).
BUF 21 – NE 20
0-4.04-19
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

6 plays·22 yds·2:22·Touchdown·+3.8 EPA

Q3 3:54
1st & 10 · OPP 25
Sack
(3:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 30 for -5 yards (72-K.Heard). FUMBLES (72-K.Heard), and recovers at BUF 30. 12-T.Brady to BUF 30 for no gain (72-K.Heard).
BUF 21 – NE 20
-5-1.09-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:25
2nd & 15 · OPP 30
(3:25) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to BUF 30 for no gain (43-B.Scott).
BUF 21 – NE 20
0-0.72-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:47
3rd & 15 · OPP 30
Penalty1st
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski. PENALTY on BUF-58-K.Morrison, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 30 - No Play.
BUF 21 – NE 20
0+1.80+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:36
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(2:36) 22-S.Ridley left guard to BUF 21 for 4 yards (58-K.Morrison).
BUF 21 – NE 20
+4-0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:15
2nd & 6 · OPP 21
(2:15) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 17 for 4 yards (58-K.Morrison; 52-A.Moats).
BUF 21 – NE 20
+4+0.06-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:37
3rd & 2 · OPP 17
TD
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUF 21 – NE 26
+17+2.72+10
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:32
run
Shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUF 21 – NE 28
+2+1.05+5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

BUF

10 plays·43 yds·4:16·Turnover·-3.0 EPA

Q3 1:32
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 70 yards from NE 35 to BUF -5. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 28
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:32
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(1:32) 28-C.Spiller right guard to BUF 26 for 6 yards (51-J.Mayo).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+6+0.28-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:54
2nd & 4 · BUF 26
1st
(:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 82-R.Martin to BUF 33 for 7 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+7+0.53+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:13
1st & 10 · BUF 33
(:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt to BUF 35 for 2 yards (52-D.Fletcher).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+2-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
BUF 21 – NE 28
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
2nd & 8 · BUF 35
1st
(15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller to BUF 47 for 12 yards (51-J.Mayo).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+12+1.44+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:20
1st & 10 · BUF 47
(14:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 80-D.Hagan.
BUF 21 – NE 28
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:16
2nd & 10 · BUF 47
(14:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan to NE 48 for 5 yards (52-D.Fletcher; 29-S.Moore).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+5-0.34-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:33
3rd & 5 · OPP 48
Penalty1st
(13:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 82-R.Martin. PENALTY on NE-27-A.Molden, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at NE 48 - No Play.
BUF 21 – NE 28
0+1.35+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:30
1st & 10 · OPP 43
(13:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle to NE 39 for 4 yards (95-M.Anderson; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+4+0.02-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:55
2nd & 6 · OPP 39
1st
(12:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle to NE 32 for 7 yards (52-D.Fletcher; 32-D.McCourty).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+7+0.92+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:16
1st & 10 · OPP 32
INT
(12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 28-C.Spiller INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 15. 32-D.McCourty to BUF 47 for 38 yards (76-C.Rinehart).
BUF 21 – NE 28
0-6.27-12
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

3 plays·47 yds·0:48·Touchdown·+4.2 EPA

Q4 12:04
1st & 10 · OPP 47
1st
(12:04) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez to BUF 3 for 44 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
BUF 21 – NE 28
+44+3.17+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:20
1st & 3 · OPP 3
TD
(11:20) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 12th 30+ point game of season, ties NFL record (Patriots 2007 and Rams 1999)
BUF 21 – NE 34
+3+1.02+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:16
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 35
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

BUF

5 plays·7 yds·0:42·Punt·-0.5 EPA

Q4 11:16
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 72 yards from NE 35 to BUF -7. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 35
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:16
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(11:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-R.Martin to BUF 27 for 7 yards (24-K.Arrington; 25-P.Chung).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+7+0.37·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:42
2nd & 3 · BUF 27
(10:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 28-C.Spiller.
BUF 21 – NE 35
0-0.67·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:39
3rd & 3 · BUF 27
(10:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 28-C.Spiller (51-J.Mayo).
BUF 21 – NE 35
0-1.23-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:34
4th & 3 · BUF 27
(10:34) 8-B.Moorman punts 61 yards to NE 12, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-26-J.Rogers.
BUF 21 – NE 35
0+1.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

15 plays·88 yds·7:21·Touchdown·+6.8 EPA

Q4 10:23
1st & 10 · NE 12
1st
(10:23) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 31 for 19 yards (23-A.Williams). NE 87-Gronkowski 1,298 receiving yards, 2nd most for rec yds by a TE in a season (Kellen Winslow 1980).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+19+1.09+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:45
1st & 10 · NE 31
1st
(9:45) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis left end to NE 42 for 11 yards (37-G.Wilson).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+11+0.73·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:07
1st & 10 · NE 42
(9:07) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-A.Hernandez to NE 49 for 7 yards (92-A.Carrington; 90-C.Kelsay). NE 81-Hernandez 132 receiving yards in game, career best. NE 12-Brady 45th career 300-yard game, 8th most all-time.
BUF 21 – NE 35
+7+0.27·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:23
2nd & 3 · NE 49
1st
(8:23) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to BUF 45 for 6 yards (31-J.Byrd; 50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+6+0.50+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:47
1st & 10 · OPP 45
(7:47) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 81-A.Hernandez right end to BUF 38 for 7 yards (55-K.Sheppard; 37-G.Wilson). reverse
BUF 21 – NE 35
+7+0.38·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:12
2nd & 3 · OPP 38
(7:12) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 81-A.Hernandez.
BUF 21 – NE 35
0-0.69·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:03
3rd & 3 · OPP 38
1st
(7:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-A.Hernandez to BUF 32 for 6 yards (23-A.Williams).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+6+1.06·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:24
1st & 10 · OPP 32
(6:24) 22-S.Ridley up the middle to BUF 25 for 7 yards (52-A.Moats; 50-N.Barnett).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+7+0.36·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:48
2nd & 3 · OPP 25
1st
(5:48) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker ran ob at BUF 21 for 4 yards.
BUF 21 – NE 35
+4+0.38·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:15
1st & 10 · OPP 21
Sack
(5:15) 12-T.Brady sacked at BUF 24 for -3 yards (72-K.Heard).
BUF 21 – NE 35
-3-0.95·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:39
2nd & 13 · OPP 24
(4:39) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead to BUF 20 for 4 yards (37-G.Wilson).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+4-0.20·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:28
3rd & 9 · OPP 20
1st
(4:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to BUF 9 for 11 yards (37-G.Wilson).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+11+1.74·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:46
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(3:46) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end to BUF 7 for 2 yards (50-N.Barnett; 97-L.Dotson).
BUF 21 – NE 35
+2-0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:07
2nd & 7 · OPP 7
TD
(3:07) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 300th career TD pass, tying John Elway for 5th place all-time.
BUF 21 – NE 41
+7+2.43·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:02
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 42
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

BUF

2 plays·0 yds·0:00·Opp touchdown·-7.7 EPA

Q4 3:02
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 69 yards from NE 35 to BUF -4. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 42
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:02
1st & 10 · BUF 20
TDINT
(3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Moore at BUF 21. 29-S.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUF 21 – NE 48
0-7.72·
YdsEPAWP%

Other

Q4 2:55
PAT
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
BUF 21 – NE 49
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

BUF

5 plays·21 yds·1:14·Turnover·-1.3 EPA

Q4 2:55
Kickoff
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 73 yards from NE 35 to BUF -8. 26-J.Rogers, Touchback.
BUF 21 – NE 49
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:55
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(2:55) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-D.Hagan to BUF 27 for 7 yards (27-A.Molden).
BUF 21 – NE 49
+7+0.13·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:22
2nd & 3 · BUF 27
1st
(2:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson to BUF 36 for 9 yards (51-J.Mayo; 23-N.Jones).
BUF 21 – NE 49
+9+0.43·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:00
1st & 10 · BUF 36
(2:00) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to BUF 41 for 5 yards (95-M.Anderson; 75-V.Wilfork).
BUF 21 – NE 49
+5-0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:56
2nd & 5 · BUF 41
Penalty1st
(1:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington [95-M.Anderson] at NE 30. 24-K.Arrington to BUF 11 for 59 yards. NE-32-D.McCourty was injured during the play. PENALTY on NE-32-D.McCourty, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 41 - No Play.
BUF 21 – NE 49
0+0.94·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:41
1st & 10 · OPP 44
INT
(1:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 80-D.Hagan INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Molden at NE 6. 27-A.Molden to NE 19 for 13 yards (86-D.Nelson).
BUF 21 – NE 49
0-2.83·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 23

4 plays·20 yds·1:30·End of half·-0.6 EPA

Q4 1:30
1st & 10 · NE 19
1st
(1:30) NE 8-Hoyer now at QB. 8-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at NE 41 for 22 yards (29-D.Florence). NE 87-Gronkowski 1,409 receiving yards, new NFL record for rec yds by a TE in a season (Jimmy Graham 2011). NE 87-Gronkowski 6th career 100-yard game.
BUF 21 – NE 49
+22-0.58·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:23
1st & 10 · NE 41
(1:23) 8-B.Hoyer kneels to NE 41 for no gain.
BUF 21 – NE 49
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YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:45
2nd & 10 · NE 41
(:45) 8-B.Hoyer kneels to NE 40 for -1 yards.
BUF 21 – NE 49
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YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:22
3rd & 11 · NE 40
(:22) 8-B.Hoyer kneels to NE 39 for -1 yards. NE 6,848 total net yards for season, new team record.
BUF 21 – NE 49
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
BUF 21 – NE 49
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