New York
Jets
5-11
25
FINAL
40
Buffalo
Bills
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 clash, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a final score of 40-25, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Josh Allen was the star of the day for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Breece Hall kept the Jets in the game with a remarkable 201 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's scoring onslaught. Adonai Mitchell also contributed significantly for New York with 91 receiving yards, but the offensive fireworks from the Bills proved too much.
Defensively, the Bills were able to disrupt the Jets' rhythm at key moments, highlighted by Kam Curl's crucial interception that halted a potential scoring drive. Christian Benford led the Buffalo defense with four total tackles, helping to keep the Jets' explosive plays in check. The turning point came early in the second half when Allen connected for two quick touchdowns, allowing Buffalo to pull away and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 364 | 5 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 9 | 6 | 67% | 199 | 2 | 2 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 25 | 201 | 8.0 | 41 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 24 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 35 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 45 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 13 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 46 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | โ | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | โ | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

