In Depth: Week 4 – Bills vs. Patriots Game Analysis

Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan exits the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan exits the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Fans hold a sign announcing that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) will be returning during the second half of the Buffalo Bills 16-0 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Fans hold a sign announcing that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) will be returning during the second half of the Buffalo Bills 16-0 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

FINAL QUICK NOTES

This was an embarrassing game, but at the same time, it was a loss the Patriots ultimately could afford to take. They are 3-1 to start the first four games of the season. It could be far worse.

2016 New England Patriots Regular Season Prediction

However, the offense was not in sync at all during the game, as they failed to have any meaningful drives. The more disappointing effort came from the Patriots defense during the first half, as they allowed Buffalo to have their way. They were able to keep the Bills in check after half-time adjustments, but not before the damage was done.

If there was a grade segment in this article, the Patriots would simply be graded with a D-and thats being nice.

LOOK AHEAD

The extended 8-game preseason for the New England Patriots has finally come to an end. Patriots QB Tom Brady finally makes his regular season debut next Sunday vs. the Cleveland Browns. The world is expecting Tom Brady to light up the Browns, but will he show some rust?