New York
Jets
16-0
41
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets secured a 41-31 victory over the Buffalo Bills, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for postseason positioning, the Jets emerged triumphant in a game that showcased offensive firepower and strategic plays.
Bijan Robinson was the standout performer for the Jets, racking up an impressive 239 rushing yards and playing a crucial role in their high-scoring offense. Meanwhile, Josh Allen of the Bills kept his team competitive with 287 passing yards and two touchdown passes, connecting frequently with his top receiver, James Cook III, who amassed 128 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Jets proved formidable, with Nehemiah Pritchett leading the team in tackles, while Will McDonald IV recorded two sacks to disrupt Allen's rhythm. The game's turning point occurred when Alontae Taylor intercepted a critical pass, halting a potential scoring drive for the Bills and allowing the Jets to extend their lead. The combination of timely defensive plays and Robinson's explosive running ultimately propelled the Jets to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 15 | 287 | 2 | 3 | 58.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 9 | 5 | 145 | 2 | 2 | 100.4 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 239 | 18.4 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

