New York
Jets
1-2
3
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a final score of 34-3 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bills showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason picture and sending the Jets home with a disappointing finish to their campaign.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing both precision and power. Wide receiver DJ Moore was a standout target, racking up an impressive 166 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Jets' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, James Cook III added to the offense with 65 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced attack.
The Bills' defense played a pivotal role in the victory, stifling the Jets' offense throughout the game. Cole Bishop led the charge with nine total tackles, while Greg Rousseau's 1.5 sacks applied constant pressure on the Jets' quarterback. The game’s turning point came when Dee Alford intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Buffalo’s favor and sealing a dominant victory as they prepare for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 338 | 2 | 1 | 117.4 |
| Will Levis | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 52.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 18 | 59 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Will Levis | QB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 166 | 27.7 | 89 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 37 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |

