Jets at Bills
New York Jets 38, Buffalo Bills 17 · NBS
Final Score
Jets 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Bills 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPChad Power 337 yds passingBreece Hall 41 yds rushingCalvin Austin 140 yds receivingMinkah Fitzpatrick 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 289Passing yards 363 · 234Rushing yards 42 · 55Completions 21/28 · 13/29Yards per carry 2.2 · 9.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18h ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 38-17 victory, solidifying their position as a dominant force heading into the playoffs. The win not only boosts the Jets' momentum but also serves as a critical statement against a division rival as the season comes to a close.
Chad Power showcased his elite skills under center, throwing for 337 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Jets' potent offensive attack. While Breece Hall managed only 41 rushing yards, he contributed effectively to the ground game, while Calvin Austin of the Bills put on a show with 140 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jets' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Jets made their presence felt, with Minkah Fitzpatrick leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. The game's turning point came midway through the third quarter when Power connected with his receivers for a quick succession of touchdowns, extending the lead and forcing the Bills to play catch-up. Despite the efforts of Davison Igbinosun, who recorded five tackles, the Jets' defense held firm, sealing the victory and demonstrating their readiness for the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | ||||||
| Chad PowerQB | 19/26 | 73% | 337 | 4 | 1 | 138.6 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 1/2 | 50% | 28 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 13/29 | 45% | 289 | 2 | 2 | 75.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 15 | 41 | 2.7 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chad PowerQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Velus Jones JrHB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||||
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 60 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 74 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 17 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 12 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Calvin AustinWR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 14 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 26 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||||
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal FreemanLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison PhillipsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire BarnesWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon StephensCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Germaine PrattMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ PayneSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Jets | |||
| Austin McNamaraP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron WilliamsK | 1/1 | 5 | 28 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 2 | 43 |
