Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 30–26 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 13–17 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Moulds
- Top passer
- K. Holcomb
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 5…
- Game date
- 2006-01-01
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 30–26 on 2006-01-01. E. Moulds posted a game-high +9.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:08) 1-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(14:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(13:35) 34-C.Houston left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:57) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:29) 1-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:42) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 11-R.Parrish for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:40) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(6:17) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:14FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 3-0
(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:08FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 3-3
(5:08) 1-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:17FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 6-3
(14:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:35TD CHC. HoustonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-9
(13:35) 34-C.Houston left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:31XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-10
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:25TD Montaric BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 70
- Score
- 6-16
(13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:15XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-17
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:03TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 12-17
(4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:57XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:57FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 16-17
(11:57) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:29FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 16-20
(5:29) 1-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:42TD RPR. ParrishPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 22-20
(:42) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 11-R.Parrish for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:36XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 23-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:40FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 23-23
(10:40) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:17FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 26-23
(6:17) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:13TD Jordan MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 26-29
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:58XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 26-30
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.85 EPA/play
- 4L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
- 5L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 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
E. Moulds — BUF · Receiving
E. Moulds posted the highest total EPA (+9.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
E. Moulds's top snap (+3.06 EPA): (4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.51 EPA): K. Holcomb — (13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -11.21 total EPA
- B. Bollinger (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.5% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.267 | -0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.064 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.074 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 45.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.07, New York Jets +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +6.53 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +5.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Houston
- New York Jets — Montaric Brown
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Parrish (K. Holcomb pass)
- New York Jets — Jordan Miller
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 1-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–10. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 34-C.Houston left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 13:31) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 70 (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 13:15) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 3:57) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 34 (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) 1-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 11-R.Parrish for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 0:36) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 30 (Q4 6:13) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:58) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:13) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law (25-K.Rhodes) at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to BUF 39 for 12 yards. Lateral to 25-K.Rhodes to BUF 30 for 9 yards (84-M.Campbell). PENALTY
- New York Jets (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 87-L.Coles pushed ob at BUF 23 for 19 yards (22-N.Clements).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (29-E.King).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:13) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 84-M.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 18. 24-T.Law to BUF 40 for 42 yards (21-W.McGahee).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (29-E.King).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 10:14 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-0
(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 5:08 · BUF 31 · Score 3-3
(5:08) 1-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · NYJ 5 · Score 6-3
(14:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · BUF 3 · Score 6-9
(13:35) 34-C.Houston left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 13:31 · BUF 2 · Score 6-10
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 13:25 · NYJ 70 · Score 6-16
(13:25) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 31-D.Shelton INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 33. 55-M.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 13:15 · BUF 2 · Score 6-17
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · NYJ 22 · Score 12-17
(4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:57 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 11:57 · NYJ 34 · Score 16-17
(11:57) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 5:29 · BUF 7 · Score 16-20
(5:29) 1-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:42 · NYJ 3 · Score 22-20
(:42) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 11-R.Parrish for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 23-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 10:40 · BUF 16 · Score 23-23
(10:40) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · NYJ 18 · Score 26-23
(6:17) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · BUF 30 · Score 26-29
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NYJ 5. 22-J.Miller for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · BUF 2 · Score 26-30
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
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.
- E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2006-01-01?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 30-26 in Week 17, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 26, New York Jets 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Houston (Q2 13:35) New York Jets touchdown — M. Brown (Q2 13:25) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 4:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Parrish (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 0:42) New York Jets touchdown — J. Miller (Q4 6:13) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 10:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 5:08, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 11:57, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 5:29, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 10:40, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills), 54.8% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -11.21 total passing EPA. B. Bollinger (New York Jets), 42.3% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.06 EPA): (4:03) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 30-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
New York Jets
Entered 3-12 Now 4-12 W
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