Score, Live Updates, Damar Hamlin Tribute
The Buffalo Bills will play six days after teammate Damar Hamlin suffered a life-threatening medical emergency on the field.
Buffalo (12-3) can clinch the No. 2 seed in the AFC with a win over division rival New England (8-8) at 1 pm Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
Hamlin remains in ICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, but there have been startling reports of his progress since he went into cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football.
This page will be updated throughout the game.
Tremaine Edmunds Gets Second Straight Bills Pick Over Matt Jones – 2:34 4th Quarter
If Matt Milano’s interception didn’t seal the game, Tremaine Edmunds’ pick should. Jones threw his third interception of the game on third-and-1 from the Patriots 28-yard line. The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 9-6 and will earn the No. 7 seed in the AFC if Buffalo wins.
Matt Milano intercepts Mac Jones – 4:52 4th quarter
Matt Milano could have knocked New England out of the playoffs. The Patriots’ drive began to look promising after Mac Jones completed Tyquan Thornton for 13 yards and Damien Harris ran for 13 yards to the Bills’ 13. New England was turned away for offensive pass interference against Hunter Henry. On third-and-19, Jones was intercepted in the end zone by Milano, who returned it 41 yards to the Bills’ 39.
Patriots recover missed punt – 8:22 4th quarter
Buffalo appeared to be in control before fumbled on a punt. New England went three-and-out, but Taiwan Jones missed Michael Palardy’s punt. He was recovered by New England’s Ja’Whaun Bentley at the Bills’ 35-yard line.
Josh Allen connects for a 49-yard touchdown run to Stefon Diggs – Bills 35, Patriots 23
Josh Allen uncorked a perfect pass to Stefon Diggs. Allen unleashed a flat-footed deep ball just before Diggs hit him in an out-and-up on the left flank.
New England responds with Mac Jones TD to DeVante Parker – Bills 28, Patriots 23
The Patriots drove 90 yards for Mac Jones’ second touchdown to DeVante Parker of the game. New England started with a 14-yard reception by Parker and Damien Harris ran 19 yards up the middle. New England center Dan Andrews was called for holding, but the Patriots’ momentum continued. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 10 yards, Hunter Henry made a 5-yard catch, and Jones completed Jakobi Meyers for 19 yards on fourth-and-10. Jones finished the drive with a 26-yard touchdown run to Parker, who beat the one-on-one coverage and fell into the end zone. New England’s two-point conversion attempt pass was incomplete.
Josh Allen throws a 42-yard TD to John Brown – Bills 28, Patriots 17
The Bills’ longest play of the day didn’t last long. Josh Allen completed up the middle to Khalil Shakir, who broke through the defense for 28 yards. Two plays later, Allen rolled to his right, motioned for John Brown to go deep, and threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Brown.
New England can’t follow Hines TD on points – 4:37 3rd Quarter
The Patriots got a 36-yard kickoff return from Marcus Jones, managed a first down to drive into Bills territory and punt. Michael Palardy punted 28 yards to the Bills 19-yard line.
Nyheim Hines returns the second kickoff of the game for a touchdown – Bills 21, Patriots 17
It’s the Nyheim Hines game. Hines took the kickoff 101 yards for his second return touchdown of the game. Hines found a seam, broke through a tackle, and ran down the left sideline, taking high steps toward the end zone. Hines is the first player in Bills history, and the 11th in NFL history, to have two kickoff return touchdowns in one game. The NFL had just four kickoff returns for touchdowns this year entering the game.
New England makes field goal after turnover – Patriots 17, Bills 14
New England has its first lead. The Patriots started from the Bills 11-yard line, but managed only one field goal.
Devin Singletary’s fumble returns the ball to the Patriots – 8:34 2nd Quarter
Buffalo only had the ball for two plays after the turnover. Devin Singletary was hit by cornerback Jonathan Jones and coughed up the ball. He was recovered by safety Devin McCourty at the Bills’ 11th.
Mac Jones intercepted by Tre’Davious White – 9:26 3rd quarter
New England had the first possession of the second half. Mac Jones led off with an 11-yard pass to Kendrick Bourne. Tight end Hunter Henry made back-to-back receptions, including a 13-yarder to get closer to midfield. Four plays later, the Patriots went for it on fourth-and-1. Jones hit Henry for 5 yards on first down. Rhamondre Stevenson drove 16 yards to the Bills 21-yard line, but Jones was picked off on the next play. Tre’Davious White made a diving interception down the left sideline at the Bills 1-yard line. It’s White’s first regular-season interception since Nov. 14, 2021.
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 14, New England Patriots 14
Buffalo started with a thunderous 96-yard kickoff return from Nyheim Hines, but has been outplayed ever since. Mac Jones has completed 13 of 16 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen is 12 of 20 for 96 yards with a touchdown and interception. James Cook has 26 yards on five carries and Devin Singletary has 24 rushing yards on four attempts.
Josh Allen intercepted by Devin McCourty in the red zone – :15 2nd quarter
Buffalo takes over with 3:38 remaining in the half. James Cook took three consecutive carries of 5, 18 and 10 yards before the two-minute warning. Allen converted a short 3rd-and-short with a sneak and then ran for 6 yards with 45 seconds remaining. Allen scrambled up the middle for 7 more yards and the Bills called a timeout with 38 seconds remaining. Allen threw incomplete for Gabe Davis in the end zone on first down. Allen fired a slug into the back of the end zone for Diggs on second down, but Diggs was pushed out of bounds before going down. Allen was intercepted on third down. Matthew Judon hit Allen as he was throwing and was intercepted by safety Devin McCourty at the Patriots 3-yard line. McCourty returned it 30 yards.
Patriots tie game on Mac Jones TD to DeVante Parker – Bills 14, Patriots 14
Rhamondre Stevenson had an 18-yard run on the second play of the New England drive. Stevenson made a 9-yard catch on the next play and then Mac Jones completed deep down the middle for Kendrick Bourne to the Bills 24-yard line. Bourne hauled in a third-and-3 pass for 10 yards to the Bills 7-yard line. Stevenson took a 5-yard spade pass and Mac Jones threw a 2-yard TD pass to DeVatnte Parker wide open.
Josh Allen sacked for the second time to force a punt – 9:16 2nd quarter
Buffalo started with a 2-yard pass to James Cook followed by a 5-yard run from Cook. Allen slid into the pocket on third down and completed Isaiah McKenzie for 6 yards and a first down. Allen was sacked by a defensive tackle on the next third down for a 4-yard loss to force a Bills punt. Marcus Jones returned the punt 12 yards to the Patriots 26-yard line.
Patriots go three and out – 12:44 2nd quarter
New England had 3 total yards on their third possession. Damien Harris was gobbled up by DaQuan Jones and Shaq Lawson for a 6-yard loss. Mac Jones got the yardage back with a 9-yard completion to DeVante Parker, but Tremaine Edmunds chased it down on third down and threw the ball away. Michael Palardy punted 44 yards and Nyheim Hines returned it 6 yards to the Bills’ 34.
Josh Allen throws touchdown to Dawson Knox – Bills 14, Patriots 7
Devin Singletary opened the Bills’ possession with a 6-yard run, Josh Allen ran for 2, and Allen completed Stefon Diggs for 16 yards to get closer to midfield. Singletary earned a first down with a short run and Allen threw a beautiful quick back shoulder pass to Diggs for 16 yards. Allen converted another third down to set up the first and goal. He backed off before sending a completion to Gabe Davis for 18 yards to the 2-yard line. Two plays later, Allen waited in the pocket and hit Dawson Knox across the middle of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown. . It was a 75-yard drive in 13 plays that covered 6 minutes, 30 seconds.
Jakobi Meyers taps his toe for terrific TD reception – Bills 7, Patriots 7
New England put together a nine-play, 74-yard drive, capped off by an incredible 2-yard touchdown reception by Jacobi Meyers. Mac Jones completed 6 of 6 passes on the drive. Jones hit Meyers for 20 yards and DeVante Parker for 17 yards on back-to-back plays and found Parker again for 11 yards to get to the Bills 6-yard line.
Bills punts after Josh Allen is fired – 10:29 1st quarter
Josh Allen connected with Stefon Diggs on back-to-back short passes for a first down. Three players later, Allen escaped the pressure, but was ultimately tackled by defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. for a 13-yard loss.
The Bills force three and out with a sack on Mac Jones – 13:09 1st quarter
New England fell back on their first possession. Mac Jones threw short on first down, Damien Harris ran for 2 yards, and then Jones was caught by Greg Rousseau for a 9-yard sack. Michael Palardy punted 49 yards to the Bills 32-yard line.
Nyheim Hines returns kickoff for touchdown Bills 7, Patriots 0
Buffalo had a storybook start. New England won the toss, picked for the kickoff and Nyheim Hines electrified the entire stadium. Hines took the kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.
It’s the Bills’ first kickoff return for a touchdown in 18 years.
Damar Hamlin tweets watching a game from the hospital
Damar Hamlin is ready for kickoff. Hamlin posted a photo of himself making a heart gesture from his hospital bed.
Bills take the field with Damar Hamlin flags
Buffalo ran onto the field carrying several Damar Hamlin flags to thunderous applause at Highmark Stadium.
“We want thousands of people to tell you that they love you. You’re about to see it. And we want you to feel like you’re here inside this stadium with us,” said CBS host Jim Nantz. .
Buffalo Bills organization honors Damar Hamlin
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