Jets at Bills
Buffalo Bills 42, New York Jets 23 · REGS LG
Final Score
Jets 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Bills 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPGeno Smith 289 yds passingBreece Hall 110 yds rushingAdonai Mitchell 132 yds receivingKaleb Elarms-Orr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 416 · 408Passing yards 289 · 202Rushing yards 127 · 206Completions 27/43 · 17/23Yards per carry 5.8 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets with a final score of 42-23, securing a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. Both teams battled for momentum, but it was the Bills who ultimately seized control, solidifying their postseason positioning with this commanding win.
Josh Allen led the way for Buffalo, throwing for two touchdowns and contributing significantly to the team's offensive rhythm. Geno Smith kept the Jets competitive with 289 passing yards and a strong performance, while Breece Hall carried the ball for 110 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive running ability. Adonai Mitchell also shined for New York, racking up 132 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills stepped up when it mattered most, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr recording eight total tackles, anchoring a unit that stifled the Jets' attempts to close the gap. Bradley Chubb added a sack, applying pressure that disrupted Smith's rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo scored two quick touchdowns, creating a lead that proved insurmountable for New York.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | ||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 27/43 | 63% | 289 | 1 | 0 | 90.1 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 17/23 | 74% | 202 | 2 | 0 | 129.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 15 | 110 | 7.3 | 68 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Geno SmithQB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom HillFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12 | 98 | 8.2 | 50 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 9 | 132 | 14.7 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Taysom HillFB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 30 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik McClainWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||
| Trevin WallaceSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon StephensCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane BeltonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Troy ReederSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||
| Jason SandersK | 3/3 | 2 | 37 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |