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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2011 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: 2011 Week 12 Recap

Jets defeat Bills 28–24 in Week 12

R.Fitzpatrick led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 24–28 Week 12 finish.

Buffalo Bills 24 5–6
Final 24–28
New York Jets 28 6–5 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
24–28
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Fitzpatrick
Game date
November 27, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • R.Fitzpatrick 26/48 · 281 YDS · 3 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith 4 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Sean Chandler
    Sean Chandler 6 REC · 50 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • P.Burress 4 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Sanchez 17/37 · 183 YDS · 4 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Holmes 2 CAR · 28 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 28–24 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Fitzpatrick
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play
(2:29) 8-B.Moorman punts 36 yards to NYJ 31, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 31-A.Cromartie MUFFS cat…
Game date
2011-11-27

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 28–24 on 2011-11-27. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +12.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Buffalo Bills7773024
New York Jets01477028

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 1:41TD
    DND. Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 8
    Score
    6-0

    (1:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 1:38XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 12:07TD
    DKD. Keller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    7-6

    (12:07) 62-V.Ducasse reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 12:02XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:09TD
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 5
    Score
    13-7

    (2:09) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:06XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    14-7

    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 1:08TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 14
    Score
    14-13

    (1:08) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 1:03XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    14-14

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  9. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 3:58TD
    DKD. Keller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 18
    Score
    14-20

    (3:58) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 3:50XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    14-21

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  11. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 2:19TD
    Brandon Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 36
    Score
    20-21

    (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 2:11XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    21-21

    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 9:51FG
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 34
    Score
    24-21

    (9:51) 3-D.Rayner 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  14. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 1:09TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 16
    Score
    24-27

    (1:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 1:01XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    24-28

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.26 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  3. 3Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Sean ChandlerSean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +4.61 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Holmes · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Fitzpatrick — BUF · Passing

R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+12.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+3.77 EPA): (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+4.43 EPA): B. Moorman — (2:29) 8-B.Moorman punts 36 yards to NYJ 31, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 31-A.Cromartie MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BUF-21-L.McKelvin at NYJ 36. 21-L.McKelvin to NYJ 36 for no gain (31-A.Cromartie).

Quarterback report card

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

  • R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.26 total EPA
  • M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.127+0.185
Offensive success rate51.1%49.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.255+0.125
Rush EPA/play-0.280+0.192
Defensive EPA/play-0.185-0.127
Defensive success rate50.7%48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: +0.13 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +11.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, +13.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 1:41)
  • New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 12:07)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 2:09)
  • New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 1:08)
  • New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 3:58)
  • Brandon SmithBuffalo Bills — Brandon Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 2:19)
  • New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 1:09)

Field goals

  • Buffalo Bills — Daveren Rayner (Q4 9:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 1:38) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) 62-V.Ducasse reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 12:02) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 2:09); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:06) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:03) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 18 (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:50) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 36 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:11) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 34 (Q4 9:51) — (9:51) 3-D.Rayner 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:01) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep middle to 13-St.Johnson. [WPA -27.8% · EPA -2.32]
  • New York Jets (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +3.20]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-P.Burress to BUF 18 for 18 yards (26-J.Rogers). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +2.31]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.77]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 88-P.Turner to BUF 35 for 12 yards (43-Br.Scott). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +1.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 8-B.Moorman punts 36 yards to NYJ 31, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 31-A.Cromartie MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BUF-21-L.McKelvin at NYJ 36. 21-L.McKelvin to NYJ 36 for no gain (31-A.Cromartie). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.43]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.77]
  • New York Jets (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.57]
  • New York Jets (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at NYJ 27. 29-D.Florence to NYJ 20 for 7 yards (10-S.Holmes). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · NYJ 8 · Score 6-0
    (1:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:38 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 12:07 · BUF 3 · Score 7-6
    (12:07) 62-V.Ducasse reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 12:02 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  5. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:09 · NYJ 5 · Score 13-7
    (2:09) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-7
    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · BUF 14 · Score 14-13
    (1:08) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 1:03 · BUF 2 · Score 14-14
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 3:58 · BUF 18 · Score 14-20
    (3:58) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 3:50 · BUF 2 · Score 14-21
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  11. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:19 · NYJ 36 · Score 20-21
    (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-21
    3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  13. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 9:51 · NYJ 34 · Score 24-21
    (9:51) 3-D.Rayner 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  14. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · BUF 16 · Score 24-27
    (1:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · BUF 2 · Score 24-28
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2011-11-27?

The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 28-24 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, New York Jets 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 1:41) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 12:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 2:09) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 1:08) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 3:58) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 2:19) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 1:09) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Rayner (Q4 9:51, 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?

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 54.2% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.26 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 45.9% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+3.77 EPA): (2:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

New York Jets

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W