Buffalo
Bills
12-6
41
FINAL
37
New York
Jets
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New York Jets 41-37, securing their spot in the next phase of the playoffs. This high-stakes contest showcased the fierce rivalry between these two teams, with both sides battling for a chance to advance further in the 2026 season.
Buffalo's offensive firepower was on full display, led by Josh Allen, who threw for four touchdowns and kept the Jets' defense on its heels. Dalton Kincaid emerged as a standout performer, racking up an impressive 175 receiving yards, while the Jets' Cade Klubnik put together a strong performance of his own with 415 passing yards, though it ultimately fell short. Breece Hall contributed solidly on the ground for New York, amassing 73 rushing yards.
On the defensive side, the Bills managed to stifle crucial Jets drives, with Christian Benford coming up with a key interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. Although David Bailey of the Jets recorded two sacks, the Bills' ability to create turnovers proved decisive. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a critical stop, allowing Allen and the offense to seal the victory and escape with the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 39 | 22 | 415 | 4 | 4 | 88.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 10 | 291 | 4 | 1 | 115.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 145 | 36.3 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |

