Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 4 · Ralph Wilson Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 31–17 on the road at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Week 4 of the 2004 regular season on October 3, 2004.
The result moved the Patriots to 3–0 and dropped the Bills to 0–3. It was the Patriots’ third straight win. It was the Bills’ third straight loss. The Patriots finished 2004 at 14–2 and won Super Bowl XXXIX. The Bills finished 2004 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 31–0 on December 27, 2003. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 29–6 on November 14, 2004.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 7–4 after meeting No. 11 since 1999 Full series history
Buffalo heads to Los Angeles for Monday night thin at receiver after Palmer hurt his shoulder in practice, and rookie Skyler Bell is set for his NFL debut.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
