New York
Giants
1-3
17
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Giants 30-17, solidifying their playoff positioning. With the postseason on the horizon, both teams knew the stakes were high, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns, while DJ Moore made a significant impact with 153 receiving yards. The Giants struggled to contain Allen's dynamic play, allowing him to move the ball effectively through the air, while Ashton Jeanty led the Giants' ground game with 76 rushing yards but couldn't keep pace with Buffalo's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills applied pressure when it mattered most, with Jimmy Ciarlo recording a key sack that shifted momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Allen to capitalize and extend their lead. With a solid performance on both sides of the ball, the Bills proved they are a formidable contender as the playoffs approach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 22 | 85% | 289 | 2 | 0 | 138.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 215 | 1 | 0 | 101.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 28 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 88 | 2 | 90 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 30 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Hicks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

