Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 17–14 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tru Edwards
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:54) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal to NYJ 37 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMB…
- Game date
- 2007-09-30
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 17–14 on 2007-09-30. Tru Edwards posted a game-high +6.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(6:50) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. PENALTY on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:53) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:01) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 86-M.Gaines for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-L.Washington up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:50TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 0-6
(6:50) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:44XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:18TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 6-7
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:13XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. PENALTY on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:53FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 7-10
(10:53) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 7:01TD MGM. GainesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-16
(7:01) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 86-M.Gaines for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:56XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:07TD LWLuquay WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 13-17
(3:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-L.Washington up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:02XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-17
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).
- 1
Tru Edwards · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 3C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +6.08 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7M. Gaines · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 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
Tru Edwards — BUF · Passing
Tru Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+6.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Tru Edwards's top snap (-4.38 EPA): (1:54) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal to NYJ 37 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at NYJ 38.
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 76.2% completion · +16.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.08 total EPA
- Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.230 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.03, Buffalo Bills +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +4.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +2.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gaines (Tru Edwards pass)
- New York Jets — Luquay Washington
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 6:44) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:13).
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 86-M.Gaines for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:56) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-L.Washington up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:02) — 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 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee [94-A.Schobel] at BUF 31. 24-T.McGee to BUF 32 for 1 yard (86-C.Baker). Receiver and coverage alo
- New York Jets (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 10-C.Pennington pass short left intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at NYJ 27. 33-J.Greer pushed ob at NYJ 25 for 2 yards (87-L.Coles). Receiver and coverage along sideline.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 29-L.Washington to NYJ 44 for 1 yard (20-D.Whitner). Screen, caught at NYJ 42.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal to NYJ 37 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at NYJ 38.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal to NYJ 37 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at NYJ 38.
- New York Jets (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 10-C.Pennington pass short left intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at NYJ 27. 33-J.Greer pushed ob at NYJ 25 for 2 yards (87-L.Coles). Receiver and coverage along sideline.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Dyson at NYJ -6. Touchback. A.Dyson ran out of bounds in end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 86-M.Gaines for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · NYJ 10 · Score 0-6
(6:50) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:18 · BUF 5 · Score 6-7
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:13 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. PENALTY on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 10:53 · NYJ 27 · Score 7-10
(10:53) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-16
(7:01) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 86-M.Gaines for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · BUF 8 · Score 13-17
(3:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-L.Washington up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:02 · BUF 2 · Score 14-17
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.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Pennington (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2007-09-30?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 17-14 in Week 4, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q3: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 10; Final: New York Jets 14, Buffalo Bills 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 6:50) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 2:18) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gaines (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 7:01) New York Jets touchdown — L. Washington (Q4 3:07) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 10:53, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 76.2% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.08 total passing EPA. Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 73.3% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.38 EPA): (1:54) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal to NYJ 37 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at NYJ 38..
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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