Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 23–20 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 7–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Coles
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones …
- Game date
- 2000-10-29
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 23–20 on 2000-10-29. L. Coles posted a game-high +10.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(5:06) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(1:05) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 2
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(5:19) S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(6:25) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(1:09) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in end zone, 7 yds. deep
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(6:18) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(2:25) J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(:03) S.Christie 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
END GAME
END GAME
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:06) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 6-7
(1:05) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 2
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 0:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 7-10
(5:19) S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 60
- Score
- 7-16
(4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-17
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 6:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 10-17
(6:25) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 16-17
(1:09) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in end zone, 7 yds. deep
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 17-20
(6:18) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 20-20
(2:25) J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 20-23
(:03) S.Christie 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 20-23
END GAME
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 20-23
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +10.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 2E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4F. Baxter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 5S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7
Denzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 8J. McDaniel · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 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
L. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+10.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.12 EPA per play.
L. Coles's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (2:39) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles to BUF 14 for 63 yards (A.Winfield). Caught at NYJ 40, left side, crossed to middle after catch
Biggest single play (-7.76 EPA): Another player — (4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.356 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.05, Buffalo Bills +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +4.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:01) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 2; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:59) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 60 (Q2 4:58); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 4:49) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in end zone, 7 yds. deep; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 1:04) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 12–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) S.Christie 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME; Buffalo Bills found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 59 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 11. D.Stone to NYJ 32 for 21 yards (J.Foreman).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:21) — (:21) S.Bryson right guard to BUF 34 for no gain (C.Hayes, M.Jones).
- New York Jets (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds to NYJ 1 for 52 yards (S.Frost). Caught at NYJ 7, left side
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:03) — (:03) S.Christie 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side
- New York Jets (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles to BUF 14 for 63 yards (A.Winfield). Caught at NYJ 40, left side, crossed to middle after catch
- New York Jets (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by K.Carpenter at BUF 41. K.Carpenter pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 22 yards (C.Martin). Pressure on QB: M.Wiley PENALTY on BUF-M.Wiley, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at
- New York Jets (Q2 0:41) — (:41) V.Testaverde sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (S.Rogers). FUMBLES (S.Rogers), RECOVERED by BUF-S.Cowart at BUF 17. P.Hansen injured on play, assisted off
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:06 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(5:06) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · BUF 12 · Score 6-7
(1:05) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 2 - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 0:59 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 5:19 · NYJ 3 · Score 7-10
(5:19) S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · BUF 60 · Score 7-16
(4:58) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by H.Jones at NYJ 45. H.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver and coverage on right side - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-17
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 6:25 · BUF 22 · Score 10-17
(6:25) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:09 · BUF 10 · Score 16-17
(1:09) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in end zone, 7 yds. deep - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 1:04 · BUF 2 · Score 17-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 6:18 · NYJ 11 · Score 17-20
(6:18) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:25 · BUF 18 · Score 20-20
(2:25) J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · NYJ 16 · Score 20-23
(:03) S.Christie 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 20-23
END GAME - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · Score 20-23
END GAME
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.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2000-10-29?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 23-20 in Week 9, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: New York Jets 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New York Jets 6, Buffalo Bills 12; Final: New York Jets 20, Buffalo Bills 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:06) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 1:05) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:58) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:09) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:25, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:18, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:25, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 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?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 66.7% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.17 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 46.2% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
L. Coles (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (2:39) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles to BUF 14 for 63 yards (A.Winfield). Caught at NYJ 40, left side, crossed to middle after catch.
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills 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
New York Jets
Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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