New York
Jets
12-4
24
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-16, solidifying their playoff position and showcasing their offensive prowess. With postseason implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Jets' execution proved decisive.
Cade Klubnik led the charge for New York, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Adonai Mitchell emerged as his top target, racking up 87 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Jets' offensive rhythm. While the Bills' James Cook III put forth a strong effort on the ground with 111 rushing yards, it was Klubnik's aerial assault that set the tone for the game.
Defensively, the Jets were bolstered by Demario Davis, who not only registered a sack but also snagged an interception, highlighting his dual-threat impact on the field. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Davis's interception shifted momentum back to the Jets, allowing them to capitalize on the ensuing drive and extend their lead. The Bills fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, as the Jets' defense held firm in the closing moments of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 227 | 3 | 0 | 120.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 140 | 0 | 2 | 38.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 111 | 8.5 | 49 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 19 | 54 | 2.8 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 13 | 26 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 87 | 87.0 | 83 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Griffith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeWayne Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |

