Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–23 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New York Jets 13–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Foster
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- 4-S.Hauschka kicks 56 yards from BUF 35 to NYJ 9. 19-A.Roberts to NYJ 13 for 4 yards (29-S…
- Game date
- 2018-12-09
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27–23 on 2018-12-09, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 17–13 halftime lead. R. Foster posted a game-high +10.52 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(9:19) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(4:39) 2-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(1:15) 19-I.McKenzie left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End-around, handoff from J.Allen.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(11:13) 2-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(7:18) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(6:35) (Shotgun) 40-T.Cannon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(12:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-R.Anderson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(2:35) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
(1:22) 25-E.McGuire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:19TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 0-6
(9:19) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:12XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:39FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 3-7
(4:39) 2-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-13
(1:15) 19-I.McKenzie left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End-around, handoff from J.Allen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:07XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 11:13FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-14
(11:13) 2-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:18FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 6-17
(7:18) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:35TD TCT. CannonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 12-17
(6:35) (Shotgun) 40-T.Cannon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:31XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 13-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:26FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 13-20
(13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 19-20
(12:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-R.Anderson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:06XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 20-20
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:35FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 20-23
(2:35) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:22TD EME. McGuirePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 26-23
(1:22) 25-E.McGuire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:17XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 27-23
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Foster · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 2
Sam Darnold · New York Jets · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 3Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 6Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8
Myles Murphy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 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. Foster — BUF · Receiving
R. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+10.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.
R. Foster's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (4:15) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 16-R.Foster to NYJ 23 for 38 yards (27-D.Roberts, 30-R.Robinson). Caught near sideline at NYJ 39.
Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): S. Hauschka — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 56 yards from BUF 35 to NYJ 9. 19-A.Roberts to NYJ 13 for 4 yards (29-S.Neal). FUMBLES (29-S.Neal), RECOVERED by BUF-45-M.Murphy at NYJ 13.
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 · 36.0% completion · -11.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.226 | +0.023 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 58.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -3.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +2.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen
- Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie
- New York Jets — T. Cannon
- New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (Sam Darnold pass)
- New York Jets — E. McGuire
Field goals
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 9:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) 2-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 19-I.McKenzie left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End-around, handoff from J.Allen.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 1:07) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q2 11:13) — (11:13) 2-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 40-T.Cannon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 6:31) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-R.Anderson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 12:06) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) 25-E.McGuire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:17) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 11-Z.Jones to NYJ 31 for 5 yards (21-M.Claiborne) [92-L.Williams]. Caught near sideline at NYJ 31.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2.35 pm
- New York Jets (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) 25-E.McGuire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson pushed ob at BUF 5 for 37 yards (27-T.White). Caught along sideline at BUF 5. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, an
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 11-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at BUF 45. 22-T.Johnson to BUF 45 for no gain (11-Z.Jones). Receiver and coverage near sideline.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 56 yards from BUF 35 to NYJ 9. 19-A.Roberts to NYJ 13 for 4 yards (29-S.Neal). FUMBLES (29-S.Neal), RECOVERED by BUF-45-M.Murphy at NYJ 13.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 27 for -2 yards (56-K.Pierre-Louis). FUMBLES (56-K.Pierre-Louis) [56-K.Pierre-Louis], RECOVERED by NYJ-33-J.Adams at BUF 37. 33-J.Adams to BUF 32 for 5 yards
- New York Jets (Q2 7:14) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 59 yards from BUF 35 to NYJ 6. 19-A.Roberts to BUF 8 for 86 yards (37-D.Rice).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 4-S.Hauschka 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:19 · NYJ 6 · Score 0-6
(9:19) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 4:39 · BUF 29 · Score 3-7
(4:39) 2-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-13
(1:15) 19-I.McKenzie left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End-around, handoff from J.Allen. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 11:13 · BUF 3 · Score 6-14
(11:13) 2-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 7:18 · NYJ 13 · Score 6-17
(7:18) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 6:35 · BUF 4 · Score 12-17
(6:35) (Shotgun) 40-T.Cannon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 6:31 · BUF 15 · Score 13-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 13:26 · NYJ 11 · Score 13-20
(13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:17 · BUF 7 · Score 19-20
(12:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-R.Anderson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:06 · BUF 15 · Score 20-20
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 2:35 · NYJ 18 · Score 20-23
(2:35) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-M.Darr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · BUF 1 · Score 26-23
(1:22) 25-E.McGuire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:17 · BUF 15 · Score 27-23
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
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. Foster (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2018-12-09?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27-23 in Week 14, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Q2: New York Jets 10, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: New York Jets 14, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 27, Buffalo Bills 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 9:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (Q1 1:15) New York Jets touchdown — T. Cannon (Q2 6:35) New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 12:17) New York Jets touchdown — E. McGuire (Q4 1:22) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q1 4:39, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q2 11:13, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 7:18, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 13:26, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 2:35, 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?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 36.0% completion, -11.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 64.0% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Foster (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (4:15) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 16-R.Foster to NYJ 23 for 38 yards (27-D.Roberts, 30-R.Robinson). Caught near sideline at NYJ 39..
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
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