Buffalo
Bills
4-1
34
FINAL
27
New York
Jets
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 34-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, vying for crucial positioning as the season reaches its final stretch.
The Bills' offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Running back James Cook III delivered a standout performance with 185 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and moving the chains. While the Jets’ Geno Smith threw for 266 yards, it was Buffalo’s balanced attack that ultimately proved decisive.
Defensively, the Jets were aggressive, with Will McDonald IV recording two sacks and Nahshon Wright securing an interception. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense made a critical stop, allowing their offense to control the clock and seal the victory. Despite a valiant effort from the Jets, it was Buffalo's timely plays that clinched the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 266 | 2 | 2 | 86.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 105 | 4 | 1 | 100.2 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 22 | 185 | 8.4 | 22 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 30 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

