Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 22–16 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 16–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bre. Hall
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards…
- Game date
- 2023-09-11
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 22–16 on 2023-09-11, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 16–3 halftime lead. Bre. Hall posted a game-high +4.57 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(3:09) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(10:39) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(:20) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
2-T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(9:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(4:58) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 17-G.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(1:51) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. BUF-23-M.Hyde was injured during the play.
9-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(:06) 2-T.Bass 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:09FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 3-0
(3:09) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:39FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 3-3
(10:39) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:51TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 9-3
(4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:43XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 10-3
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:20FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 13-3
(:20) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:17FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 13-3
2-T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 9:03FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 13-6
(9:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:58TD Garrett WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 13-12
(4:58) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 17-G.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:55XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 13-13
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:51FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 13-16
(1:51) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. BUF-23-M.Hyde was injured during the play.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:48FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 13-16
9-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:06FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 32
- Score
- 16-16
(:06) 2-T.Bass 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NYJNew York Jets
OT 9:21TD Xavier GipsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 77
- Score
- 16-22
(9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.57 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2
Allen Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 3Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5Latavius Murray · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6
Zach Wilson · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 7
Dalton Kincaid · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 8
Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 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
Bre. Hall — NYJ · Rushing
Bre. Hall posted the highest total EPA (+4.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Bre. Hall's top snap (+5.05 EPA): (13:02) 20-Bre.Hall right guard to BUF 13 for 83 yards (47-C.Benford).
Biggest single play (-5.44 EPA): Sam Martin — (9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.02 total EPA- Zach Wilson (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.356 | +0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.11 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -9.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -1.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
- New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Zach Wilson pass)
- New York Jets — Xavier Gipson
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q2 10:39) — (10:39) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 4:43) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q2 0:17) — 2-T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 17-G.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 20 (Q4 4:55) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. BUF-23-M.Hyde was injured during the play.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q4 1:48) — 9-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 2-T.Bass 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
Overtime: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 77 (OT 9:21) — (9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (OT 9:21) — (9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 2-T.Bass 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 21, and recovers at BUF 21. 17-J.Allen to BUF 25 for 4 yards (72-M.Clemons). FUMBLES (72-M.Clemons), RECOVERED by NYJ-95-Q.Williams at BUF 27.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 20-Bre.Hall right guard to BUF 13 for 83 yards (47-C.Benford).
- New York Jets (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) 2-Z.Wilson up the middle to BUF 16 for 2 yards (90-S.Lawson; 43-T.Bernard).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (OT 9:21) — (9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 20-Bre.Hall right guard to BUF 13 for 83 yards (47-C.Benford).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 21, and recovers at BUF 21. 17-J.Allen to BUF 25 for 4 yards (72-M.Clemons). FUMBLES (72-M.Clemons), RECOVERED by NYJ-95-Q.Williams at BUF 27.
- New York Jets (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Milano at NYJ 48. 58-M.Milano to NYJ 35 for 13 yards (2-Z.Wilson). PENALTY on BUF-58-M.Milano, Taunting, 15 yards, enforc
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 3:09 · NYJ 22 · Score 3-0
(3:09) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 10:39 · BUF 8 · Score 3-3
(10:39) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 4:51 · NYJ 5 · Score 9-3
(4:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 4:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-3
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · NYJ 16 · Score 13-3
(:20) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · BUF 35 · Score 13-3
2-T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:03 · BUF 25 · Score 13-6
(9:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:58 · BUF 3 · Score 13-12
(4:58) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 17-G.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 4:55 · BUF 20 · Score 13-13
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · BUF 12 · Score 13-16
(1:51) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. BUF-23-M.Hyde was injured during the play. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:48 · NYJ 35 · Score 13-16
9-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · NYJ 32 · Score 16-16
(:06) 2-T.Bass 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — OT 9:21 · NYJ 77 · Score 16-22
(9:21) 8-S.Martin punts 42 yards to NYJ 35, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 82-X.Gipson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Bre. Hall (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2023-09-11?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in Week 1, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 13, New York Jets 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 13; Q5: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 6; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, New York Jets 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 4:51) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 4:58) New York Jets touchdown — X. Gipson (OT 9:21) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 3:09, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 10:39, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 9:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 1:48, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:06, 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?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 58.0% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.02 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Bre. Hall (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.05 EPA): (13:02) 20-Bre.Hall right guard to BUF 13 for 83 yards (47-C.Benford)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 22-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Now 0-1 L
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
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