Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: 2000 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-17, the New York Jets took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with +6.50 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. McDaniel (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+55.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: S.Christie kicks 58 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 12. K.Williams to NYJ 32 for 20 yards (A.Winfield).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. McDaniel · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.13 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Coleman · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.22 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
5. 5 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +2.63 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
7. 7 V. Brisby · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Collins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 51:14)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 51:10)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 42:30)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 31:17)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 30:19)

Field goals

• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q3 23:07)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) R.Johnson pass to E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 51:10) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 30 (Q1 51:10) — S.Christie kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 3. K.Williams for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 50:51) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) C.Martin right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 37:41) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 74 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to J.McDaniel for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 31:07) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 45 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) V.Testaverde pass to M.Coleman for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hail Mary pass; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 30:00) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q3 23:07) — (8:07) J.Hall 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Jets (Q1 60:00) — S.Christie kicks 58 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 12. K.Williams to NYJ 32 for 20 yards (A.Winfield). [WPA +55.8% · EPA +0.93]
• Buffalo Bills (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to J.McDaniel for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +6.85]
• New York Jets (Q2 30:19) — (:19) V.Testaverde pass to M.Coleman for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hail Mary pass [WPA +19.8% · EPA +6.22]
• New York Jets (Q1 51:10) — S.Christie kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 3. K.Williams for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +6.28]
• Buffalo Bills (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) S.Christie 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (S.Burton), Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. Kick deflected by NYJ #98 Burton [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.48]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Buffalo Bills (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to J.McDaniel for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +6.85]
• New York Jets (Q1 51:10) — S.Christie kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 3. K.Williams for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +6.28]
• New York Jets (Q2 30:19) — (:19) V.Testaverde pass to M.Coleman for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hail Mary pass [WPA +19.8% · EPA +6.22]
• New York Jets (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) T.Tupa punts 46 yards to BUF 38, Center-B.Banta. C.Watson to BUF 47 for 9 yards (C.Hayes). FUMBLES (C.Hayes), RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Parmalee at 50. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +4.31]

Quarterback report card

R.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +0.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 14 drives, +12.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. McDaniel (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 51:14 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-0
   (6:14) R.Johnson pass to E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 51:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
   S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 51:10 · BUF 30 · Score 7-6
   S.Christie kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 3. K.Williams for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 50:51 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
5. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 42:30 · BUF 5 · Score 7-13
   (12:30) C.Martin right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 37:41 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · NYJ 74 · Score 13-14
   (1:17) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to J.McDaniel for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 31:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-14
   S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · BUF 45 · Score 14-20
   (:19) V.Testaverde pass to M.Coleman for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hail Mary pass
10. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · BUF 2 · Score 14-21
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 23:07 · BUF 33 · Score 14-24
    (8:07) J.Hall 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
12. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · BUF 10 · Score 14-27
    (2:00) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.