September 30, 2012

Patriots rally in second half to crush Bills

The Associated Press

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Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown with Wes Welker against the Buffalo Bills during the second half Sunday Orchard Park, N.Y.

AP

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tom Brady led New England on six consecutive second-half touchdown drives and the Patriots rolled to a 52-28 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Brady finished 22 of 36 for 340 yards and three scores, and also scored on a 4-yard run in helping the Patriots (2-2) avoid their first three-game losing streak in 10 years. Stevan Ridley scored two touchdowns rushing. New England scored 35 straight points and finished with 580 total yards in overcoming a 21-7 third-quarter deficit.

The Patriots forced six turnovers, including four interceptions of Ryan Fitzpatrick passes, and three sacks.

Fitzpatrick finished 22 of 39 for 350 yards and four touchdowns, including two to tight end Scott Chandler.

The Bills (2-2) dropped to 1-17 in their last 18 games against New England.

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