Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 27–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. McCareins
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:33) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 20. 55-M…
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 27–17 on 2005-10-16. J. McCareins posted a game-high +8.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(8:53) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 19-J.Smith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 3, right side. Key block after catch: S.Aiken.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 11, left side.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:59) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:34) 28-C.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:36) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:44) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(5:58) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:53TD Jonnu SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 0-6
(8:53) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 19-J.Smith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 3, right side. Key block after catch: S.Aiken.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:45XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:12TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-13
(10:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 11, left side.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:05XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 5:59FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 3-14
(5:59) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:34TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 9-14
(:34) 28-C.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:30XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:05FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 32
- Score
- 10-17
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:36TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 10-23
(6:36) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:32XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:44TD VTV. TestaverdePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 16-24
(1:44) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:41XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-24
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:58FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 20
- Score
- 17-27
(5:58) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +5.81 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5Jonnu Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play
- 6W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7M. Campbell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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
J. McCareins — NYJ · Receiving
J. McCareins posted the highest total EPA (+8.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
J. McCareins's top snap (-3.98 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF 1. 24-T.McGee pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 71 yards (28-C.Martin). Coverage on right side. Penalty on NYJ-80-W.Chrebet, Low Bl
Biggest single play (-5.38 EPA): K. Holcomb — (2:33) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 20. 55-M.Brown to BUF 2 for 18 yards (83-L.Evans).
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) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.59 total EPA
- K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.033 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.260 | +0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | +0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +6.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -2.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Jonnu Smith (K. Holcomb pass)
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass)
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- New York Jets — V. Testaverde
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- 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 8 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 19-J.Smith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 3, right side. Key block after catch: S.Aiken.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 8:45) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 11, left side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:05) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 28-C.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:30) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 6:32) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 1:41) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 5:45 pm
- New York Jets (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell at BUF 9. 55-A.Crowell to BUF 10 for 1 yard. Lateral to 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at BUF 18 for 8 yards (86-C.Baker).
- New York Jets (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) 28-C.Martin right guard pushed ob at BUF 20 for 41 yards (23-T.Vincent).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 20. 55-M.Brown to BUF 2 for 18 yards (83-L.Evans).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Brown at BUF 20. 55-M.Brown to BUF 2 for 18 yards (83-L.Evans).
- New York Jets (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell at BUF 9. 55-A.Crowell to BUF 10 for 1 yard. Lateral to 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at BUF 18 for 8 yards (86-C.Baker).
- New York Jets (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF 1. 24-T.McGee pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 71 yards (28-C.Martin). Coverage on right side. Penalty on NYJ-
- New York Jets (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 26, RECOVERED by BUF-59-L.Fletcher at NYJ 26.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 8:53 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-6
(8:53) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 19-J.Smith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 3, right side. Key block after catch: S.Aiken. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 8:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-13
(10:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 11, left side. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 5:59 · BUF 26 · Score 3-14
(5:59) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · BUF 1 · Score 9-14
(:34) 28-C.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · BUF 2 · Score 10-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NYJ 32 · Score 10-17
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-23
(6:36) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · BUF 1 · Score 16-24
(1:44) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 1:41 · BUF 2 · Score 17-24
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · NYJ 20 · Score 17-27
(5:58) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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.
- J. McCareins (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 2005-10-16?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 27-17 in Week 6, 2005.
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 10; Q3: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 17, Buffalo Bills 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Smith (K. Holcomb pass) (Q1 8:53) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 10:12) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q2 0:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q3 6:36) New York Jets touchdown — V. Testaverde (Q3 1:44) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 5:59, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 5:58, 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), 36.4% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.59 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills), 60.0% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
J. McCareins (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.98 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF 1. 24-T.McGee pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 71 yards (28-C.Martin). Coverage on right s.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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