Buffalo
Bills
4-2
42
FINAL
38
New York
Jets
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 42-38, showcasing a battle of high-powered offenses. The win keeps the Bills firmly in the playoff conversation as they continue their quest for a championship this season.
Lamar Jackson led the offensive charge for Buffalo, throwing for five touchdowns and keeping the Jets’ defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence put forth an impressive performance for New York, racking up 479 passing yards, along with 58 rushing yards, as he attempted to keep pace with the Bills. Xavier Worthy was a standout target for Jackson, amassing an impressive 208 receiving yards, proving to be a crucial weapon in the high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Sal Reyes' two sacks that disrupted Lawrence's rhythm. Xavier Woods led the team with seven total tackles, contributing to a defense that ultimately made the difference in this close contest. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong on a crucial third down, allowing the Bills to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 46 | 30 | 479 | 4 | 0 | 128.8 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 19 | 12 | 395 | 5 | 0 | 146.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 208 | 34.7 | 4 | 70 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 9 | 170 | 18.9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Woods | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sal Reyes | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Noel Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Dunking | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Atkinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Ruiz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |

