New York
Jets
4-12
9
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
14-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills capped off their season with a dominant 35-9 victory over the New York Jets in Week 18. With playoff positioning on the line, the Bills delivered a statement win that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, solidifying their status as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns, effectively managing the game. The ground game was equally impressive, with TreVeyon Henderson racking up 182 rushing yards, consistently finding gaps in the Jets' defense. Wide receiver Chris Olave made his mark with 100 receiving yards, providing McCarthy with a reliable target throughout the matchup.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Kool-Aid McKinstry leading the charge with seven tackles. Walter Nolen III disrupted the Jets' offensive rhythm with two sacks, while Josiah Trotter added an interception, further stifling any hopes of a Jets comeback. The turning point came late in the second quarter when McCarthy connected with Olave for a touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in the Bills' favor as they cruised to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 178 | 2 | 1 | 96.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 177 | 0 | 1 | 72.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 182 | 13.0 | 29 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 29 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 68 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

