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Patriots vs. Bills snap counts: New England dominates time of possession in Week 4 win

The New England Patriots secured a narrow 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, leveraging a dominant edge in time of possession that ultimately decided the close contest. New England held the ball for a season-high 76 offensive plays—more than any game this year—and maintained it for nearly 33 minutes, far outpacing Buffalo’s 59 plays and 25 minutes of possession.

The Patriots’ offense moved the ball efficiently, converting at least one first down on eight of their 11 drives, including five with multiple first downs, despite averaging fewer yards per play (5.5) than the Bills (6.3). Quarterback Drake Maye and the entire starting offensive line played every snap, while skill-position players like wide receiver Efton Chism (34 snaps) and tight end Eli Raridon (44 snaps) saw increased usage, with Raridon overcoming an ankle issue to contribute significantly.

The Bills’ explosive plays (eight to New England’s seven) and higher per-play efficiency couldn’t overcome the Patriots’ ability to sustain drives, capped by a critical defensive stand late in the game that sealed the win at Highmark Stadium.

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