Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Mirer (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -8.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (2:03) D.Flutie pass to S.Gash to NYJ 46 for 4 yards (V.Green, D.Gordon).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 K. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 3 A. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5 D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.82 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7 D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mirer · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Moulds — BUF · Receiving
E. Moulds posted the highest total EPA (+4.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Buffalo Bills's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.94 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (2:03) D.Flutie pass to S.Gash to NYJ 46 for 4 yards (V.Green, D.Gordon).
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
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Ostroski.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:39) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 24 (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) D.Flutie right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg right, cut back to middle and end zone; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 24:24) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 13 (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) S.Christie 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) D.Flutie pass to S.Gash to NYJ 46 for 4 yards (V.Green, D.Gordon).
- New York Jets (Q2 35:20) — (5:20) J.Sowell up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (T.Washington, S.Cowart). R.Thomas (G) in at fullback on play
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 49:59) — (4:59) S.Christie 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds to NYJ 29 for 14 yards (M.Coleman). Caught at NYJ29, left side
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) S.Christie 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) D.Flutie pass to S.Gash to NYJ 46 for 4 yards (V.Green, D.Gordon).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 21:04) — (6:04) A.Smith right tackle to NYJ 24 for 1 yard (R.Phifer). FUMBLES (R.Phifer), RECOVERED by NYJ-A.Glenn at NYJ 24.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) D.Flutie right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg right, cut back to middle and end zone
- New York Jets (Q2 35:20) — (5:20) J.Sowell up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (T.Washington, S.Cowart). R.Thomas (G) in at fullback on play
Quarterback report card
R.Mirer led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Mirer (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.05 total EPA
- D.Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.137 | +0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.387 | +0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.138 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 65.7% |
By the numbers
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -1.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -9.69 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- E. Moulds (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.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 30:42 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(:42) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Ostroski. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 30:39 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 28:16 · NYJ 24 · Score 0-13
(13:16) (Shotgun) D.Flutie right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg right, cut back to middle and end zone - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 24:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-14
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:13 · BUF 13 · Score 3-14
(9:13) J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 2:10 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-17
(2:10) S.Christie 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 17-3 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
The final score was New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 17 (NYJ 3-17 BUF) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:42) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:16) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:13, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Mirer (New York Jets), 38.2% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.05 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 51.7% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) led the game in total EPA with +4.00 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.94 EPA): (2:03) D.Flutie pass to S.Gash to NYJ 46 for 4 yards (V.Green, D.Gordon).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.8%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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