Buffalo
Bills
0-0
29
FINAL
41
New York
Jets
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the New York Jets topped the Buffalo Bills 41-29, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year. Both teams came into the game with high expectations, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess.
Joe Milton was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 353 yards and three touchdowns, while Omar Cooper Jr. had a standout performance with 218 receiving yards, making crucial catches to keep the Jets' drives alive. Breece Hall contributed with a solid ground game, adding 62 rushing yards to keep the Bills' defense on its toes throughout the contest.
Defensively, Minkah Fitzpatrick made his presence felt with four total tackles and an interception, demonstrating why he is a key player for the Jets. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Fitzpatrick's pick halted a potential Bills scoring drive, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Will McDonald IV also added a sack, further pressuring the Bills' offense and sealing the Jets' commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 353 | 3 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 305 | 2 | 3 | 65.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 5 | 218 | 43.6 | 128 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 16 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cliff Adams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Stinson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Pope | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Todd Jones | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deshawn Turbin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Galvin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 53 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

