Jets at Bills
Buffalo Bills 51, New York Jets 29 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Jets 29 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Bills 51 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJalen Hurts 287 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 60 yds rushingChristian McCaffrey 112 yds receivingNic Scourton 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 315 · 372Passing yards 253 · 260Rushing yards 62 · 112Completions 12/28 · 24/35Yards per carry 4.8 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a commanding 51-29 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning. The win showcased the Bills' offensive prowess and left the Jets scrambling for answers as they head into the postseason.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for 287 yards, while Christian McCaffrey shined as he recorded 112 receiving yards and added 60 rushing yards. Patrick Mahomes kept the Jets competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to match the explosive performance from the Bills' offense.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays to stifle the Jets' momentum, highlighted by Joey Bosa's interception that shifted the game’s tide. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. The Jets struggled to recover from that moment, ultimately sealing their fate in a high-scoring affair.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 12/28 | 43% | 253 | 2 | 4 | 59.6 |
Bills | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 24/35 | 69% | 287 | 2 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 14 | 60 | 4.3 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 78 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey PalmerWR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 15 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene AsanteMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terell SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah HuzzieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 2 | 26 |
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 3/3 | 6 | 36 |
