New York
Jets
6-8
22
FINAL
15
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
12-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets secured a crucial victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 22-15 in Week 16 of the 2027 season. This win keeps the Jets in contention for a playoff spot, intensifying the race as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
Arch Manning was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. While Breece Hall contributed with 49 rushing yards, it was Manning's precision passing that made the difference. Emeka Egbuka of Tampa Bay shone in the receiving game, racking up 119 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Jets’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Jets managed to stifle the Buccaneers' attack when it mattered most, forcing critical stops that shifted momentum. Tampa Bay's Vita Vea recorded a sack, but it was not enough to disrupt Manning's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense held firm, allowing the offense to run down the clock and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 28 | 19 | 215 | 2 | 0 | 114.4 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 25 | 16 | 189 | 1 | 0 | 100.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41 |

