Patriots vs. Broncos: Where Does McCourty Play?
A look at the potential coverage schemes the Patriots could play against the Denver Broncos, and where Devin McCourty fits in.
| Final - 1.1.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| New England Patriots | 0 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 49 |
Stories
Week 17 Patriots vs Bills: 5 Things to Review
A review of the Bills game and the Patriots' season.
Patriots 49 Bills 21: Grading the Defense
Grading the Patriots' defensive performance in the team's 49-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Patriots 49 Bills 21: Grading the Offense
Grading the Patriots' offensive performance from the team's 49-21 week 17 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Patriots 49, Bills 21: Good, Bad, Let's Not Overreact
One last regular season recap: Patriots 49, Bills 21.
Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 1/3
Collected Buffalo Bills links from around the internet featuring news on the Bills' change at Defensive Coordinator and the future of Stevie Johnson.
Patriots 49 Bills 21: Patriots Second Half Defense Shines Again
A look at the recent performance of the Patriots' second half defense, which once again rose to the occasion against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 1/2
Collected Buffalo Bills links from around the internet.
Patriots 49 Bills 21: New England Scores 49 Unanswered, Clinch Home-Field Advantage in Playoffs
Despite facing a 21-0 first quarter deficit, the Patriots came back and delivered one of their most dominating performances of the year.
Stevie Johnson Benched In Potential Final Game With Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson was benched in perhaps his final game with the team. Here's why.
Patriots 49, Bills 21: Season-Ending Symmetry Reminiscent Of 2003
The Buffalo Bills went up 21-0 on the New England Patriots in Week 17. Then the Patriots scored 49 straight points and clinched home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs.
Patriots vs. Bills: Game Thread #2
First half thoughts as the Patriots trail the Bills 21-14 in the team's regular season finale.
GameThreads
Patriots Fans GameThread on Pats Pulpit
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Bills Fans GameThread on Buffalo Rumblings
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| New England | 0 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 49 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 11:18 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 4-yard run by Tashard Choice. (Brandon Coutu extra point is good). 8 plays, 80 yds, 3:42 min. |
| 11:18 left: Brandon Coutu extra point is good. 8 plays, 80 yds, 3:42 min. |
| 5:19 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 18-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Steve Johnson. (Brandon Coutu extra point is good). 10 plays, 70 yds, 4:33 min. |
| 5:19 left: Brandon Coutu extra point is good. 10 plays, 70 yds, 4:33 min. |
| 0:48 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 15-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to C.J. Spiller. (Brandon Coutu extra point is good). 6 plays, 82 yds, 3:07 min. |
| 0:48 left: Brandon Coutu extra point is good. 6 plays, 82 yds, 3:07 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 11:58 left: New England Touchdown - 1-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 9 plays, 77 yds, 3:50 min. |
| 11:58 left: Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good. 9 plays, 77 yds, 3:50 min. |
| 5:42 left: New England Touchdown - 39-yard pass from Tom Brady to Aaron Hernandez. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 7 plays, 81 yds, 3:17 min. |
| 5:42 left: Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good. 7 plays, 81 yds, 3:17 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 12:19 left: New England Field Goal - 47-yarder by Stephen Gostkowski. 9 plays, 50 yds, 2:41 min. |
| 5:13 left: New England Field Goal - 20-yarder by Stephen Gostkowski. 9 plays, 71 yds, 3:25 min. |
| 1:32 left: New England Touchdown - 17-yard pass from Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski. (Danny Woodhead rushed for the two-point conversion). 5 plays, 25 yds, 2:22 min. |
| 1:32 left: 5 plays, 25 yds, 2:22 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 11:16 left: New England Touchdown - 3-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 2 plays, 47 yds, 0:48 min. |
| 11:16 left: Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good. 2 plays, 47 yds, 0:48 min. |
| 3:02 left: New England Touchdown - 7-yard pass from Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 14 plays, 88 yds, 7:21 min. |
| 3:02 left: Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good. 14 plays, 88 yds, 7:21 min. |
| 2:55 left: New England Touchdown - 21-yard interception return by Sterling Moore. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). |
| 2:55 left: Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good. |
| Team statistics | Buffalo | New England |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 402 5.9 68 | 480 7.0 69 |
| Time of Possession | 30:22 | 29:38 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 26 7 16 3 | 28 9 17 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 1-7-14% | 6-12-50% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 2-3-67% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 296 29-46 6.2 4-77 2-11 | 342 24-36 8.6 1-33 4-18 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 106 20 5.3 | 138 29 4.8 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 47 1-5 2-42 | 77 0-0 4-77 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 4 1-0 4-77 | 1 2-0 1-33 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-45 | 4-77 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 3-41.3 (41.3) | 2-48.5 (46.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 65 33 32 | 66 28 38 |
Officials: Bill Leavy (Referee), Darrell Jenkins (Umpire), George Hayward (Head Linesman), Mark Perlman (Line Judge), Keith Parham (Side Judge), Keith Ferguson (Back Judge), Jim Quirk (Field Judge)
