Patriots Down Buffalo 38-30 - Match Report
Patriots Down Buffalo 38-30 - Match Report
Tom Brady scorched the Bills defense for 3 TDs as New England defeated Buffalo 38-30 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
New England did not, however, defeat the Bills against the spread, which closed at 14.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 42.5.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 98 yards, while Danny Woodhead added 42 yards in the win. Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker added 65 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Marshawn Lynch rushed for 79 yards for Buffalo, while C.J. Spiller added 29 yards. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 247 yards for the Bills, while receivers Roscoe Parrish and Steve Johnson had 83 and 66 yards respectively.
Buffalo lost the offensive yardage battle to New England 445-374 yards in Sunday's game. New England had more first downs as that total ended up 25-19.
New England led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:12/27:48 split in that important category.
New England looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Dolphins. The Bills will aim to get back on the winning track vs New York.
