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NFL · Week 6 · October 14, 2024 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: 2024 Week 6 Recap

Bills defeat Jets 23–20 in Week 6

Jonathan Allen led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 23–20 Week 6 finish.

Buffalo Bills 23 4–2 Winner
Final 23–20
New York Jets 20 2–4
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 26–23 New York Jets
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Game date
October 14, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 19/37 · 222 YDS · 2 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dawson Knox
    Dawson Knox 1 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis 3 REC · 55 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/41 · 272 YDS · 2 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 6 REC · 114 YDS · 1 TD +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Garrett Wilson
    Garrett Wilson 8 REC · 107 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 23–20 New York Jets
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 26–23 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2024-10-14

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 23–20 on 2024-10-14. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +12.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 32 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Buffalo Bills71903023
New York Jets101330020

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 11:09FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 16
    Score
    0-3

    (11:09) 9-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 6:16TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 1
    Score
    6-3

    (6:16) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 6:12XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    7-3

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 2:06TD
    Garrett Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 5
    Score
    7-9

    (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 5-G.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 2:01XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    7-10

    9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 6:58TD
    Mack Hollins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 8
    Score
    13-10

    (6:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-M.Hollins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:27TD
    Dawson Knox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    19-10

    (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:21TD
    Tyler Bass

    Points+7

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    20-10

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  9. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:08TD
    Allen Lazard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 52
    Score
    20-16

    (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:00TD
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+7

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    20-17

    9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  11. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 6:17FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    20-20

    (6:17) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 3:46FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 3
    Score
    23-20

    (3:46) 2-T.Bass 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. PENALTY on NYJ-54-J.Kinlaw, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.39 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · New York Jets · Passing · +12.29 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  3. 3Allen LazardAllen Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  4. 4Garrett WilsonGarrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5Dawson KnoxDawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.75 EPA/play
  6. 6Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jonathan Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+12.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (+3.75 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.64 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.29 total EPA
  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +18.9% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.128+0.074
Offensive success rate51.2%44.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.335+0.300
Rush EPA/play+0.193-0.071
Defensive EPA/play-0.074-0.128
Defensive success rate55.7%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: +0.13 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: +0.07 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +11.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 9 drives, +5.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonathan AllenBuffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q1 6:16)
  • Garrett WilsonNew York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:06)
  • Mack HollinsBuffalo Bills — Mack Hollins (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 6:58)
  • Dawson KnoxBuffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 0:27)
  • Allen LazardNew York Jets — Allen Lazard (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:08)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 11:09)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 6:17)
  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q4 3:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) 9-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 6:12) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 5-G.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 2:01) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 19–13. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-M.Hollins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:21) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 52 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q2 0:00) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q4 3:46).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 18-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 7-Ta.Johnson at BUF 18. 7-Ta.Johnson to BUF 18 for no gain (18-M.Williams). NYJ-18-M.Williams was injured during [WPA -16.9% · EPA -0.89]
  • New York Jets (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.64]
  • New York Jets (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard to BUF 27 for 25 yards (3-D.Hamlin) [90-D.Carter]. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +2.96]
  • New York Jets (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 20-B.Hall left end pushed ob at BUF 3 for 42 yards (9-T.Rapp). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.43]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 22-R.Davis to NYJ 48 for 42 yards (56-Qi.Williams). Penalty on NYJ-23-I.Oliver, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.64]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) 2-T.Bass 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.35]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.75]
  • New York Jets (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 20-B.Hall left end pushed ob at BUF 3 for 42 yards (9-T.Rapp). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 11:09 · BUF 16 · Score 0-3
    (11:09) 9-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-3
    (6:16) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 6:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-3
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 2:06 · BUF 5 · Score 7-9
    (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 5-G.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 2:01 · BUF 15 · Score 7-10
    9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:58 · NYJ 8 · Score 13-10
    (6:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-M.Hollins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · NYJ 12 · Score 19-10
    (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q2 0:21 · NYJ 15 · Score 20-10
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · BUF 52 · Score 20-16
    (:08) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Jets TD (+7) — Q2 0:00 · BUF 15 · Score 20-17
    9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 6:17 · BUF 3 · Score 20-20
    (6:17) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  12. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:46 · NYJ 3 · Score 23-20
    (3:46) 2-T.Bass 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. PENALTY on NYJ-54-J.Kinlaw, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Key takeaways

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

  • Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) 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 2024-10-14?

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 23-20 in Week 6, 2024.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 10; Q2: Buffalo Bills 19, New York Jets 13; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 23, New York Jets 20.

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

Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 6:16) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Hollins (J. Allen pass) (Q2 6:58) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q2 0:27) New York Jets touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:08) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 11:09, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 6:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 3:46, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets), 56.1% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.29 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 51.4% completion, +18.9% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.39 total passing EPA.

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

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.75 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

New York Jets

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L