New York
Jets
0-0
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the New York Jets 42-21, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With this victory, the Bills not only clinched a vital win but also demonstrated their offensive dominance heading into the postseason.
Josh Allen showed his prowess under center, throwing for two touchdowns while guiding the Bills' high-octane offense. Meanwhile, James Cook III was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 162 rushing yards, helping to control the tempo of the game. Geno Smith kept the Jets competitive with a staggering 386 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, highlighted by Channing Tindall's three sacks and Terrel Bernard's two crucial interceptions. The game's turning point came in the third quarter, when Bernard's pick set the Bills up for a quick score, extending their lead and putting the Jets on the back foot. With Cole Bishop leading the charge with five total tackles, the Bills' defense showcased their ability to disrupt plays and maintain pressure, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 386 | 2 | 4 | 65.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 149 | 2 | 1 | 121.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 22 | 162 | 7.4 | 45 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 88 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 20 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 11 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 41 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Austin McNamara | P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

