New York
Jets
12-4
28
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the New York Jets with a final score of 38-28, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, aiming to secure a favorable spot in the postseason, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in this crucial matchup.
Cade Klubnik of the Jets had a commendable performance, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, it was DJ Moore of the Bills who shone brightly, racking up 114 receiving yards and serving as a key target, while James Cook III contributed 75 rushing yards to keep the Jets’ defense honest throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that swung the momentum in their favor, with Davison Igbinosun snatching two interceptions to stifle any comeback efforts from the Jets. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Igbinosun's second interception set up a critical touchdown drive, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Kaleb Elarms-Orr led the Bills with five total tackles, anchoring a defense that proved pivotal in sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 31 | 16 | 251 | 3 | 5 | 71.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 9 | 159 | 1 | 2 | 78.8 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D.J. Turner | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mazi Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal Walker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |

