New York
Jets
6-6
14
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 18 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets 28-14, solidifying their playoff position as the season came to a close. The Bills showcased their dominance, needing this win to cement their postseason aspirations and denying the Jets a chance at a late-season surge.
Josh Allen led the way for Buffalo, throwing for 257 yards and guiding the offense with precision. Jalen Milroe kept the Jets competitive with two touchdown passes, but it was Rashid Shaheed who shined in the receiving game, racking up an impressive 157 yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower. Ray Davis added a steady ground game for Buffalo with 65 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive effort.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Bradley Chubb recorded a sack, applying pressure on Milroe throughout the game, while Davison Igbinosun's interception was a turning point that halted a Jets drive and kept Buffalo ahead. The Bills' defense effectively stifled New York's attempts to rally, ensuring their victory and a secure spot in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 24 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 82.8 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 14 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 86.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 14 | 65 | 4.6 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 4 | 5 | 2 | 45 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

