New York
Jets
7-9
21
FINAL
20
Buffalo
Bills
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 21-20, clinching a vital victory that secures their playoff positioning. Both teams fought fiercely, with the Jets needing this win to keep their postseason hopes alive against a division rival.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, running back James Cook III contributed significantly with 85 rushing yards, and DJ Moore was a reliable target, racking up 76 receiving yards. Despite the strong offensive performance from the Bills, it was the Jets' ability to capitalize on key opportunities that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, Demario Davis of the Jets stood out with ten total tackles, playing a pivotal role in limiting the Bills' scoring chances. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover that allowed them to regain control and drive for the winning touchdown. With both teams battling until the final whistle, the Jets celebrated a hard-fought victory that keeps their championship aspirations alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 43 | 28 | 245 | 2 | 0 | 95.5 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 26 | 18 | 156 | 1 | 0 | 97.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

