Buffalo
Bills
11-2
49
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New York Giants with a final score of 49-31, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt as the season nears its conclusion. This Week 15 matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but the Bills ultimately outlasted the Giants in a game that featured numerous explosive plays.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 444 yards and six touchdown passes, demonstrating his elite skill set and ability to command the game. He connected with Skyler Bell for 147 receiving yards, further amplifying the Bills' offensive onslaught. The Giants managed to keep pace with Tatum Trotman's 98 rushing yards, but their efforts fell short against Buffalo's relentless attack.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain Allen's aerial assault, despite standout performances from Paulson Adebo, who recorded four total tackles, and Brian Burns, who notched a sack. A key turning point in the game came when Allen threw a touchdown pass that extended the Bills' lead to two touchdowns in the third quarter, putting the Giants in a difficult position from which they could not recover. The Bills' defensive unit held strong when it mattered most, allowing their offense to dictate the pace and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 19 | 86% | 444 | 6 | 1 | 139.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 258 | 1 | 1 | 97.4 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Trotman | HB | 11 | 98 | 8.9 | 10 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ian Lundy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 147 | 49.0 | 123 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 73 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 73 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Tatum Trotman | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 35 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 37 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ian Lundy | WR | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Dougie | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 37 |

