Jets at Bills
Buffalo Bills 38, New York Jets 37 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Jets 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Bills 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJalen Hurts 450 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 46 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 188 yds receivingQuinyon Mitchell 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 435 · 489Passing yards 358 · 437Rushing yards 77 · 52Completions 17/27 · 26/41Yards per carry 5.1 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New York Jets by a score of 38-37. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, making this contest a critical one in the tightly contested AFC East. The Bills' victory keeps their postseason hopes alive as they continue to battle for supremacy in the division.
Buffalo's Jalen Hurts was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 450 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and precision in the pocket. He connected with Garrett Wilson for a staggering 188 receiving yards, highlighting their explosive offensive chemistry. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey added valuable yardage on the ground, contributing 46 rushing yards to keep the Jets' defense on their toes.
Defensively, Quinyon Mitchell led the Bills with five total tackles, playing a crucial role in stifling the Jets' offensive efforts. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hurts orchestrated a pivotal drive that culminated in a touchdown, allowing Buffalo to reclaim the lead. Despite a valiant effort from the Jets, including a sack from Jeffery Simmons, they couldn't secure a final comeback, sealing the Bills' hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 17/27 | 63% | 385 | 4 | 0 | 146.2 |
Bills | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 26/41 | 63% | 450 | 4 | 0 | 133.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 4 | 146 | 36.5 | 51 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 51 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 35 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 7 | 188 | 26.9 | 67 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 57 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||
| Andrew MukubaFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese BellSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin OliverREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Taylor IIIDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis JacobsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan JacksonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah HuzzieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 4 | 30 |
Bills | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/2 | 5 | 37 |
