Buffalo
Bills
13-6
45
FINAL
37
New York
Jets
13-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a final score of 45-37, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams battled for a chance at glory, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in a game marked by explosive offense and critical defensive plays.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 389 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite talent under pressure. James Cook III added a dynamic element to the Bills' offense with 105 rushing yards, while the Jets' Kenyon Sadiq kept his team in the game with 102 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome the Bills' potent attack.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays at key moments, highlighted by Cole Bishop's four total tackles and Terrel Bernard's sack that disrupted the Jets' rhythm. The turning point came when Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Jets snagged two interceptions, but despite his efforts, the Jets couldn't capitalize on those opportunities, allowing the Bills to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 389 | 5 | 2 | 127.0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 283 | 3 | 1 | 99.7 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 23 | 105 | 4.6 | 22 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 41 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 9 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 42 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 24 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 24 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 14 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 56 |

