New York
Jets
3-13
26
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
14-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 clash, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets 34-26, securing a crucial victory as they head into the postseason. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Bills who ultimately emerged victorious in this tightly contested matchup.
Offensively, Josh Allen shined for the Bills, throwing for 211 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 85 rushing yards, while DJ Moore led all receivers with 86 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Allen throughout the game. Despite a strong performance from Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 259 yards, it wasn’t enough to topple the Bills.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Davison Igbinosun's interception proved to be a turning point, halting a Jets drive and allowing Buffalo to regain control. While the Jets' Demario Davis led the game with nine tackles, the Bills' ability to force turnovers and create pressure ultimately sealed their victory and set the stage for a promising playoff run.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 37 | 27 | 259 | 1 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 17 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 121.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 85 | 5.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |

