Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 40–14 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 0–15 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jonathan Allen
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-12-29
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 40–14 on 2024-12-29. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +11.98 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(8:14) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(2:34) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (57-A.Epenesa).
(:02) 2-T.Bass 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
END QUARTER 2
(5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(1:17) (No Huddle) 4-J.Cook left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-94-S.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 5-G.Wilson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-T.Taylor pass to 83-T.Conklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:00) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:14TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:14) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:11XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:34Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 98
- Score
- 0-9
(2:34) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (57-A.Epenesa).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:02FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 21
- Score
- 0-12
(:02) 2-T.Bass 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 0-12
END QUARTER 2
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:19TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 30
- Score
- 0-18
(5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:13XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-19
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:17TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-25
(1:17) (No Huddle) 4-J.Cook left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:15XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-26
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:21TD Keon ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 0-32
(:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-94-S.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:12XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 0-33
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:48TD Tyrell ShaversPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 69
- Score
- 0-39
(12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:37XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-40
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:04TD Garrett WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 6-40
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 5-G.Wilson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:59Safety Tyrod TaylorPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 8-40
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-T.Taylor pass to 83-T.Conklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:00TD Tyler ConklinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 14-40
(2:00) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +11.98 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2Tyrod Taylor · New York Jets · Passing · +8.98 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3
Mitchell Trubisky · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.09 EPA/play - 4Tyrell Shavers · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.09 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6Amari Cooper · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 7
Mack Hollins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 8
Isaiah Davis · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 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
Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing
Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+11.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Jonathan Allen's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.09 EPA): Mitchell Trubisky — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 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) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -3.3% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.98 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.74 EPA/play · -17.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.212 | +0.516 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | -0.257 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.19 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.15 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +12.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -14.58 total EPA, 3 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 — Amari Cooper (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — James Cook III
- Buffalo Bills — Keon Coleman (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Tyrell Shavers (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- New York Jets — Tyler Conklin (Tyrod Taylor pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
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 1 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 8:11) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 8–0. Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 98 (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (57-A.Epenesa).; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 21 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-T.Bass 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 5:13) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle) 4-J.Cook left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 1:15) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 14 (Q3 0:21); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 7 (Q3 0:12) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 69 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 12:37) — 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 9 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 5-G.Wilson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-T.Taylor pass to 83-T.Conklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-M.Hollins to NYJ 30 for 23 yards (36-C.Clark; 30-M.Carter).
- New York Jets (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 97-J.Phillips (50-G.Rousseau) at BUF 15. 97-J.Phillips to BUF 17 for 2 yards (75-A.Vera-Tucker).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short right to 0-K.Coleman.
- New York Jets (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (57-A.Epenesa).
- New York Jets (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 0-B.Allen up the middle to BUF 24 for no gain (50-G.Rousseau).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 5-G.Wilson to NYJ 23 for -7 yards (91-E.Oliver). FUMBLES (91-E.Oliver), touched at NYJ 20, RECOVERED by BUF-58-M.Milano at NYJ 15. 58-M.Milano for 15 yards, TOUCH
- New York Jets (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 97-J.Phillips (50-G.Rousseau) at BUF 15. 97-J.Phillips to BUF 17 for 2 yards (75-A.Vera-Tucker).
- New York Jets (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 10-A.Lazard INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Benford at BUF 23. 47-C.Benford pushed ob at BUF 47 for 24 yards (20-B.Hall). PENALTY on NYJ-8-A.Rodgers, Unn
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 8:14 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(8:14) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 8:11 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q2 2:34 · BUF 98 · Score 0-9
(2:34) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (57-A.Epenesa). - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NYJ 21 · Score 0-12
(:02) 2-T.Bass 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-12
END QUARTER 2 - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · NYJ 30 · Score 0-18
(5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:13 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-19
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:17 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-25
(1:17) (No Huddle) 4-J.Cook left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-26
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:21 · NYJ 14 · Score 0-32
(:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-94-S.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 0:12 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-33
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 12:48 · NYJ 69 · Score 0-39
(12:48) (Shotgun) 11-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Shavers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 12:37 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-40
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · BUF 9 · Score 6-40
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 5-G.Wilson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 6:59 · BUF 2 · Score 8-40
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-T.Taylor pass to 83-T.Conklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · BUF 20 · Score 14-40
(2:00) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 83-T.Conklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2024-12-29?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 40-14 in Week 17, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 8; Q3: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 21; Q4: New York Jets 14, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New York Jets 14, Buffalo Bills 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 8:14) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Allen pass) (Q3 5:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q3 1:17) Buffalo Bills touchdown — K. Coleman (J. Allen pass) (Q3 0:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Shavers (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 12:48) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 7:04) New York Jets touchdown — T. Conklin (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 2:00) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 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), 44.4% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.98 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.74 EPA per dropback, -17.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (5:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 18-A.Cooper for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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