New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
Final Score: Patriots 29, Bills 26
Writer: Griffey Geiss (@ggeiss_PL)
Patriots
Quarterback
Drake Maye: 22/37, 269 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT | 8 Carries, 54 Yards, 1 Fumble (Lost)
Turnovers are still going to be a concern with Drake Maye, at least for a few more weeks until things even out, but this was a huge win for the North Carolina product. He only threw one interception Sunday (and it was NOT his fault), and while he did fumble again, Maye was able to make up for it with a season-high three touchdowns. Just keep stacking quality performances. Limit turnovers, take extra yardage, and make the easy plays we’ve seen Maye make time and time again.
Running Back
Rhamondre Stevenson: 13 Carries, 47 Yards, TD | 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 27 Yards
The running back snap share was pretty much the same this week. While both Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson split early-down chances pretty evenly, the veteran dominated in every other category (third-down chances, goal line, short yardage, two-minute drill snaps). He appeared to injure his right knee late in the game. It is too early to know if this will impact snaps or touches next week.
TreVeyon Henderson: 14 carries, 42 yards | 2 targets, 0 receptions
Wide Receiver-Tight End
Hunter Henry: 5 Targets, 5 Receptions, 62 Yards
Hunter Henry has pretty consistently been a top target for Maye since the young QB made his debut in 2024. With that being said, his snap share has consistently seen a downtick (and rookie TE Eli Raridon‘s has only increased over that same span) so that’s something to keep an eye on moving forward. I still believe Henry remains a borderline fantasy-caliber starter.
Romeo Doubs: 9 Targets, 6 Receptions, 58 Yards, 2 TDs
Romeo Doubs tied for the most snaps, routes ran, and easy had the most targets amongst Patriots receivers. Maye trusted Doubs in multiple critical situations, even despite the free-agent acquisition costing his QB multiple INTs this season already — this is a guy that will probably still be available in your league due to his abysmal debut in a new uniform. You can capitalize on that this week and add him. He should turn in consistent production while A.J. Brown is out.
Mack Hollins: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 53 Yards
Despite leading all Patriots receivers with a 73% snap share over the first three weeks, Mack Hollins left the game and did not return in the third quarter with an ankle injury. This is something to monitor.
Efton Chism III: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 42 Yards, TD
Holy heck, what a catch by Efton Chism III to go ahead and eventually win the game! Chism’s snap share has only increased since Week 1 when Brown hit the IR. This is an intriguing deep-league stash option.
EFTON CHISM UNBELIEVABLE! pic.twitter.com/AHyUBfOEYa
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) October 4, 2026
Demario Douglas: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 15 Yards
Bills
Quarterback
Josh Allen: 23/33, 253 Yards, TD, INT | 5 Carries, 4 Yards, TD, 1 Fumble (recovered)
Josh Allen was good, but not great against this Patriots defense. He was able to tally two total touchdowns and nearly led his team to a solid victory, but this wasn’t the dynamic version of Allen we’ve seen in the past. Some of his redzone targets weren’t as crisp and it felt like he left a bit more on the table. Obviously the bar with Allen is higher than most, but this performance didn’t exceed any expectations. It was solid.
Running Back
James Cook: 12 Carries, 75 Yards, TD | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 8 Yards
Another solid day for James Cook, and he was even able to score the ball on the ground. The Patriots did a really good job at limiting Cook in the passing game — so much so we didn’t see him all that much even with the injury to Moore.
Ty Johnson: 1 carry, 3 yards | 2 targets, 2 receptions, 9 yards
Ray Davis: 1 carry, 3 yards | 1 target, 1 reception, 4 yards
Wide Receiver-Tight End
Keon Coleman: 7 targets, 6 receptions, 116 yards, TD
Keon Coleman really broke out in wake of DJ Moore‘s absence, leading the offensive unit in snaps while running 28 routes (2nd for BUF). He was a workhorse and Allen really liked going to him, notably against zone coverage.
Khalil Shakir: 8 targets, 7 receptions, 82 yards | 1 fumble (lost)
Dawson Knox: 2 targets, 2 receptions, 13 yards
DJ Moore: 2 targets, 1 reception, 11 yards | 1 carry, 6 yards
DJ Moore, who dealt with shoulder issues all week (so much so he missed practice), ended up leaving the game with a shoulder injury, which really limited his production. This is an injury that has been nagging him for a bit, so I’d be prepared to find a solution if you have him in fantasy.
Dalton Kincaid: 2 targets, 1 reception, 7 yards