Jets at Bills
New York Jets 30, Buffalo Bills 28 · New World League
Final Score
Jets 30 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bills 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJ.J. McCarthy 263 yds passingBreece Hall 103 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 117 yds receivingCole Bishop 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 377 · 286Passing yards 263 · 227Rushing yards 114 · 59Completions 17/21 · 13/23Yards per carry 5.7 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-28, solidifying their playoff position in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, the stakes were high as each squad looked to end the regular season on a positive note.
J.J. McCarthy led the Jets' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 263 yards and one touchdown. Breece Hall was a force on the ground, racking up 103 rushing yards, while Garrett Wilson showcased his skills as the top receiver with 117 yards. Josh Allen kept the Bills competitive with four touchdown passes, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
The Jets' defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, highlighted by David Bailey's standout performance with 2.5 sacks and an interception by Demario Davis. The game turned when the Jets' defense made key stops late in the fourth quarter, allowing the offense to maintain control and secure the win. With this victory, the Jets head into the playoffs on a high note, while the Bills will look to regroup in the offseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 16/21 | 76% | 263 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 13/23 | 57% | 260 | 4 | 1 | 117.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 41 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 49 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 16 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 50 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 15 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | — | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||
| David BaileyREDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon StephensCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin WallaceSAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dane BeltonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe AndreessenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 1/1 | 3 | 21 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |