By Joe Sullivan, Globe Staff
Statistically, especially on the offense, there were some positives for the Patriots.
- Quarterback Tom Brady, of course. He threw for 387 yards, not a bad follow-up to his first two games, when he threw for 517 against the Dolphins and 423 against the Chargers.
- Rookie running back Stevan Ridley gained 44 yards on seven carries, a 6.3 average.
- Julian Edelman averaged 10.3 yards on three punt returns.
- Stephen Gostkowski boomed six kickoffs into the end zone. The Bills rarely had good starting position.
- Defensive back Kyle Arrington had two interceptions.
- Cornerback Devin McCourty had eight tackles to lead the Patriots.
