New York
Jets
0-0
7
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New York Jets with a decisive score of 31-7. This matchup set the tone for the 2027 season, showcasing the Bills' dominance right out of the gate. Buffalo's offense wasted no time asserting itself, leaving the Jets searching for answers.
Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 172 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a dynamic force in the passing game. Meanwhile, James Cook III added a strong ground presence with 101 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Jets' defense on its heels. The Bills’ offense was efficient and explosive, with Allen connecting with multiple targets to build an insurmountable lead.
Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, with Maxwell Hairston leading the way with five total tackles and Cole Bishop snagging an interception that halted any momentum the Jets hoped to build. The game took a decisive turn when Bishop's interception set up another scoring drive for Buffalo, effectively sealing the Jets' fate early in the second half. The Bills’ relentless pressure and disciplined play on both sides of the ball demonstrated their readiness for the challenges ahead this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 172 | 3 | 0 | 140.7 |
| Butler McDowell | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 87 | 0 | 2 | 19.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 11 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Trent Woodard | HB | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 27 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Butler McDowell | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pratt | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joey Royal | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philip Chapman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Porter | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |

