New York
Jets
6-4
14
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
7-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown in Week 18, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a final score of 27-14, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for momentum as the regular season wrapped up, the Bills showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, ensuring a confident approach into the postseason.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 244 yards and a touchdown while also adding valuable leadership on the field. Running back James Cook III was instrumental in the victory, racking up an impressive 133 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Jets' defense. Meanwhile, wide receiver Khalil Shakir made his mark with 109 receiving yards, providing Allen with a reliable target throughout the game.
The Bills' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with Terrel Bernard leading the charge with seven total tackles, helping to stifle the Jets' offensive efforts. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control of the game. With solid performances across the roster, the Bills demonstrated they are a force to be reckoned with as they head into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 116.0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 210 | 1 | 0 | 103.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 133 | 8.3 | 47 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 38 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 62 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Reeder | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

