Game story
In Week 12 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-24, the New York Jets took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -4.26 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Martin (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Garnes at 50. 42-S.Garnes to 50 for no gain (85-J.Riemersma).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +7.71 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.10 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 6 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 8 T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Martin — NYJ · Rushing
C. Martin posted the highest total EPA (+7.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.43 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (8:07) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 45 for -7 yards (sack split by 57-M.Lewis and 42-S.Garnes). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), touched at BUF 45, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-J.Evans at BUF 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Jordan
- New York Jets — C. Martin
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
- New York Jets — C. Pennington
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- New York Jets — J. Hall
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
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 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q1 53:31) — (8:31) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q1 47:58) — (2:58) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) NYJ #76 - Elliott reports eligible. 34-L.Jordan left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 41:09) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q2 32:59) — (2:59) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 32:54) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 28:00) — (13:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 27:53) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 22:58) — (7:58) 20-T.Henry left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 22:53) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q3 16:48) — (1:48) 1-M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 9:52); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:44) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 45:40) — (:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Garnes at 50. 42-S.Garnes to 50 for no gain (85-J.Riemersma).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 37. 21-A.Beasley to NYJ 42 for 5 yards (20-T.Henry).
- New York Jets (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) 9-J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on BUF-21-C.Watson, Roughing the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 9 - No Play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price ran ob at NYJ 35 for 12 yards.
- New York Jets (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to BUF 36 for 16 yards (22-N.Clements).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 45 for -7 yards (sack split by 57-M.Lewis and 42-S.Garnes). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), touched at BUF 45, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-J.Evans at BUF 47.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 37. 21-A.Beasley to NYJ 42 for 5 yards (20-T.Henry).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 45:40) — (:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Garnes at 50. 42-S.Garnes to 50 for no gain (85-J.Riemersma).
- New York Jets (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) 9-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Quarterback report card
D.Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.26 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.6% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.117 | +0.161 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.184 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 46.4% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -1.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +14.71 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.
- C. Martin (New York Jets) 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.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 53:31 · NYJ 25 · Score 3-0
(8:31) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 47:58 · BUF 5 · Score 3-3
(2:58) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 41:16 · BUF 1 · Score 3-9
(11:16) NYJ #76 - Elliott reports eligible. 34-L.Jordan left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 41:09 · BUF 2 · Score 3-10
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:59 · BUF 9 · Score 3-16
(2:59) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:54 · BUF 2 · Score 3-17
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 28:00 · BUF 11 · Score 3-23
(13:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 27:53 · BUF 2 · Score 3-24
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 22:58 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-24
(7:58) 20-T.Henry left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 22:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-24
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 16:48 · NYJ 22 · Score 13-24
(1:48) 1-M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · BUF 1 · Score 13-30
(9:52) #76 Elliott reports as eligible receiver. 10-C.Pennington left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Naked bootleg left. C.Pennington's second rushing TD for the se - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:44 · BUF 2 · Score 13-31
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 31-13 in Week 12, 2002 on 2002-11-24.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 13, New York Jets 31 (BUF 13-31 NYJ) in Week 12, 2002 on 2002-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 13, New York Jets 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (Q2 41:16) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q2 32:59) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 28:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q3 22:58) New York Jets touchdown — C. Pennington (Q4 9:52) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 53:31, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q1 47:58, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q3 16:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 58.3% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.26 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 57.7% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
C. Martin (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +7.71 on rushing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.43 EPA): (8:07) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 45 for -7 yards (sack split by 57-M.Lewis and 42-S.Garnes). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), touched at BUF 45, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-J.Evans at BUF . The biggest win-probability swing was -9.9%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
New York Jets
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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