Buffalo
Bills
1-1
31
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New York Giants, 31-24, in a game that showcased both teams' offensive prowess. With playoff aspirations on the line this early in the season, the Bills managed to secure a vital victory on the road, boosting their momentum heading into the next week.
Jaxson Dart had an impressive outing for the Giants, throwing for 239 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, it was Josh Allen's dynamic performance on the ground that made a difference for Buffalo, as he rushed for 70 yards, adding a crucial layer to their offensive attack. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers shined for the Giants, racking up 130 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that ultimately tipped the scales in their favor. Maxwell Hairston snagged an interception that halted a promising Giants drive, while Jordan Hancock's four tackles helped contain New York's explosive plays. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory as the Giants attempted a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 15 | 239 | 2 | 2 | 92.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 15 | 161 | 1 | 0 | 122.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Brade | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 |

