Bills snap two-game skid as Jets start new era with a loss

Bills snap two-game skid as Jets start new era with a loss

Bills snap two-game skid as Jets start new era with a loss

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— The Buffalo Bills managed to overcome big defensive lapses to secure a 23-20 victory against the New York Jets. Despite allowing a Jets Hail Mary touchdown at the end of the first half, narrowing the score to three points, the Bills' offense had a strong start, scoring touchdowns on three of its first four drives.


In a pivotal moment, Bills nickel corner Taron Johnson, playing in his first game since a Week 1 forearm injury, intercepted an Aaron Rodgers pass with under two minutes left, sealing the win. Despite this, the Bills' defense struggled, giving up eight plays of 20 or more yards, more than they had allowed in their first three games combined.


Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals in the second half, helping Buffalo's cause. The Bills’ defense also held strong in the red zone, limiting the Jets to just one touchdown on four trips. Quarterback Josh Allen, who has now gone six consecutive games without an interception, further contributed to the win.


Key Takeaways for the Bills

Bouncing back: The Bills avoided their first three-game losing streak since 2018 and maintained their lead in the AFC East.

Josh Allen's Speed: Allen was clocked at 16.26 mph during a deep 42-yard completion, the fastest speed by a quarterback on such a play since 2022.

Impressive Depth in Running Game: Rookie Ray Davis shined, rushing for 97 yards and adding 55 receiving yards, stepping up in place of an injured James Cook.

Concerns

Kicking Woes: Tyler Bass' kicking struggles persisted, as he missed a PAT and a 47-yard field goal, continuing a troubling trend.


For the Jets

Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich took over after the abrupt firing of Robert Saleh but saw familiar problems: penalties, missed opportunities, and points left on the field. Despite Aaron Rodgers' solid performance (294 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT), three dropped passes and missed red zone chances led to the Jets’ third consecutive loss. Their run defense struggled again, this time against Bills rookie Ray Davis.


Standout Performances for the Jets

Breece Hall's Comeback:After two quiet games, Hall showed up big with 113 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.

Rodgers' Hail Mary:His 52-yard touchdown pass to Allen Lazard marked the longest air-yard completion by a Jets QB since 2010.



The Jets (2-4) now find themselves on the verge of falling out of contention, while the Bills (4-2) prepare for their next game against the Titans.