New York
Jets
1-0
24
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 18 matchup, the Buffalo Bills secured a 34-24 victory over the New York Jets, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for a favorable postseason spot, the Bills came out on top in a high-stakes clash that showcased their offensive firepower.
Buffalo's quarterback Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for 298 yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with receiver Nico Collins, who racked up 136 receiving yards. On the ground, the Jets’ Breece Hall delivered a stellar performance with 175 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Buffalo's dynamic offense.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays, highlighted by Maxwell Hairston's interception, which shifted momentum at a critical juncture of the game. While the Jets' Demario Davis contributed with a sack, Buffalo's ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hairston's pick set up a touchdown that gave the Bills a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 298 | 2 | 2 | 90.3 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 174 | 2 | 2 | 67.0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 175 | 14.6 | 18 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 134 | 8.4 | 14 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 136 | 68.0 | 32 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 12 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 44 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 58 |

