Buffalo
Bills
0-8
17
FINAL
20
New York
Jets
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Jets managed to hold off a late-game surge from Buffalo, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 319 yards and two touchdowns, leading the offense with precision and poise. Omar Cooper Jr. added to the offensive fireworks with a stellar 107 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving and control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Jets were anchored by Isaiah Simmons, who recorded eight total tackles and an interception, playing a pivotal role in stifling Buffalo's offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Simmons intercepted a pass, allowing the Jets to maintain their advantage and ultimately secure the victory against their division rivals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 319 | 2 | 0 | 112.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 233 | 1 | 1 | 77.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 66 | 3.3 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 15 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 85 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Baron | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

