New England Patriots 2 minute drill vs. the Bills
Tied with 2:12 left in the fourth quarter of 2025 Week 5 at Highmark Stadium, the New England Patriots got the ball at NE 29 with 3 timeouts and needed any score to win.
On this drive the Patriots, coached by Mike Vrabel, kicked a field goal. Final score: NE 23, BUF 20.
SituationTied · 2:12
StartNE 29
Timeouts3 vs 3
Drive resultField goal
FinalW 23–20
Coach score82
The real drive, play by play
Each graded snap shows how the real call compares with the best option, using the same win-probability model as the game (3 elite, 3 solid, 1 questionable). Spikes and kneel-downs aren't graded.
| Clock | Down · spot | Play | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:17 | 15-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from BUF 35 to NE 6. 32-T.Henderson to NE 29 for 23 yards (41-R.Gilliam). | ||
| 02:12 | 1 & 10 · NE 29 | (2:12) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 8-S.Diggs to NE 41 for 12 yards (47-C.Benford) [92-D.Jones]. | Solid best: Intermediate |
| 02:00 | 1 & 10 · NE 41 | (2:00) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle to NE 42 for 1 yard (50-G.Rousseau; 92-D.Jones). | Solid best: Intermediate |
| 01:25 | 2 & 9 · NE 42 | (1:25) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte to BUF 39 for 19 yards (24-C.Bishop) [50-G.Rousseau]. | Elite |
| 01:18 | Timeout #1 by BUF at 01:18. | ||
| 01:18 | 1 & 10 · BUF 39 | (1:18) 38-R.Stevenson up the middle to BUF 34 for 5 yards (8-T.Bernard). | Elite |
| 01:13 | Timeout #2 by BUF at 01:13. | ||
| 01:13 | 2 & 5 · BUF 34 | (1:13) 38-R.Stevenson left guard to BUF 34 for no gain (44-J.Andreessen). | Elite |
| 01:07 | Timeout #3 by BUF at 01:07. | ||
| 01:07 | 3 & 5 · BUF 34 | (1:07) 10-D.Maye sacked at BUF 34 for 0 yards (24-C.Bishop). | Solid best: Short Middle |
| 00:20 | Timeout #1 by NE at 00:20. | ||
| 00:20 | 4 & 5 · BUF 34 | (:20) 36-A.Borregales 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. | Questionable best: Short Middle |
Game info
- Head coach: Mike Vrabel
- Stadium: Highmark Stadium (outdoors)
- Weather: Clear Temp: 66° F, Humidity: 58%, Wind: S 3 mph
- Division game
- Date: 2025-10-05
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