Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 22–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Moss
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32…
- Game date
- 2004-11-07
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 22–17 on 2004-11-07. S. Moss posted a game-high +13.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(5:25) 21-W.McGahee right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Euhus.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:24) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(4:39) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:04) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:43) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:11) 28-C.Martin right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-P.Williams).
(4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:25TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 0-6
(5:25) 21-W.McGahee right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Euhus.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:18XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:24FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 3-7
(10:24) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:39TD JMJ. McCareinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 9-7
(4:39) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:35XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:04FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-10
(:04) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:14TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 10-16
(8:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:08XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:43FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 10-20
(10:43) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:11Safety Chandler MartinPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 99
- Score
- 10-22
(6:11) 28-C.Martin right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-P.Williams).
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:18TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 51
- Score
- 16-22
(4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:06XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-22
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +13.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 3D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.62 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4Q. Carter · New York Jets · Passing · +6.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 5E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 8Drew Shelton · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 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
S. Moss — NYJ · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.17 EPA per play.
S. Moss's top snap (+6.04 EPA): (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.62 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -0.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 43.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.240 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.221 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.050 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.9% | 61.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.05, Buffalo Bills -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -2.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -3.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- New York Jets — J. McCareins (C. Pennington pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (D. Bledsoe pass)
- New York Jets — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
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 12 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 21-W.McGahee right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Euhus.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:18) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 4:35) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 8:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–5. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 99 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 28-C.Martin right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-P.Williams).; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 51 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:06) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) 10-C.Pennington up the middle to BUF 45 for 12 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), RECOVERED by BUF-24-T.McGee at BUF 41. 24-T.McGee to NYJ 21 for 38 yards (83-S.Moss
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe left tackle to NYJ 27 for 17 yards (20-D.Pagel). Initial pressure on QB: S.Ellis.
- New York Jets (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 6-D.Brien 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- New York Jets (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds pushed ob at NYJ 26 for 26 yards (29-D.Abraham). Caught along right sideline at NYJ 28. Penalty on NYJ-25-R.Tongue, Illegal Contact, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side.
- New York Jets (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) 10-C.Pennington up the middle to BUF 45 for 12 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), RECOVERED by BUF-24-T.McGee at BUF 41. 24-T.McGee to NYJ 21 for 38 yards (83-S.Moss
- New York Jets (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 6-D.Brien 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 21-W.McGahee right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Euhus.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:25 · NYJ 12 · Score 0-6
(5:25) 21-W.McGahee right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Euhus. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 10:24 · BUF 23 · Score 3-7
(10:24) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:39 · BUF 6 · Score 9-7
(4:39) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:35 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-10
(:04) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:14 · NYJ 4 · Score 10-16
(8:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 8:08 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 10:43 · NYJ 12 · Score 10-20
(10:43) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 6:11 · BUF 99 · Score 10-22
(6:11) 28-C.Martin right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-P.Williams). - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · BUF 51 · Score 16-22
(4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 4:06 · BUF 2 · Score 17-22
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
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.
- S. Moss (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 2004-11-07?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 22-17 in Week 9, 2004.
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 10, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 5; Final: New York Jets 17, Buffalo Bills 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 5:25) New York Jets touchdown — J. McCareins (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 4:39) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 8:14) New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 4:18) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 10:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 10:43, 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?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 60.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.62 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 38.9% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -0.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
S. Moss (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.04 EPA): (4:18) (No Huddle) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 32, right side..
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Buffalo Bills won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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