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NFL · Week 8 · October 28, 2007 · 10 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Bills defeat Jets 13–3 in Week 8

L.Evans led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 13–3 Week 8 finish.

Buffalo Bills 13 3–4 Winner
Final 13–3
New York Jets 3 1–7
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
13–3
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
Top passer
Tru Edwards
FantasyHQ MVP
L.Evans
Game date
October 28, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • L.Evans 5 REC · 138 YDS · 1 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Losman 3/5 · 113 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed 4 REC · 40 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith 3 REC · 43 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cotchery 5 REC · 47 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McCareins 1 REC · 18 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 13–3 New York Jets
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
L. Evans
Top passer
Tru Edwards
Biggest EPA play
(3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-10-28

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 13–3 on 2007-10-28. L. Evans posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Buffalo Bills30100013
New York Jets030003

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 4:58FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    3-0

    (4:58) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 10:33FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 9
    Score
    3-3

    (10:33) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 10:11FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 22
    Score
    6-3

    (10:11) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 3:52TD
    LEL. Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 85
    Score
    12-3

    (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 3:38XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    13-3

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Losman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe ReedJoe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  6. 6J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 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. Evans — BUF · Receiving

L. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.64 EPA per play.

L. Evans's top snap (+6.86 EPA): (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tru Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Tru EdwardsTru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.92 total EPA
  • C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -5.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.002-0.173
Offensive success rate49.4%43.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.209-0.189
Rush EPA/play-0.127-0.222
Defensive EPA/play+0.173+0.002
Defensive success rate56.8%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -0.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 11 drives, -12.77 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q4 3:52)

Field goals

  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q1 4:58)
  • New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 10:33)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q4 10:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 85 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:38) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +6.86]
  • New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) #16 B.Smith lined up at QB. (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington left tackle to BUF 18 for no gain (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at BUF 17. 90-C.Kelsay to BUF 17 for [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.16]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 11-R.Parrish INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [96-D.Bowens] at NYJ 20. 24-D.Revis to NYJ 39 for 19 yards (84-R.Royal). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.05]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards sacked at NYJ 42 for -4 yards (52-D.Harris). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -2.42]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 23-M.Lynch left tackle to NYJ 22 for -4 yards (27-A.Elam, 52-D.Harris). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -1.85]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +6.86]
  • New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) #16 B.Smith lined up at QB. (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington left tackle to BUF 18 for no gain (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at BUF 17. 90-C.Kelsay to BUF 17 for [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.16]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 11-R.Parrish INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [96-D.Bowens] at NYJ 20. 24-D.Revis to NYJ 39 for 19 yards (84-R.Royal). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.05]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass deep right intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF 33. 24-T.McGee ran ob at BUF 33 for no gain. [WPA -2.5% · EPA -3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · NYJ 12 · Score 3-0
    (4:58) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 10:33 · BUF 9 · Score 3-3
    (10:33) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
  3. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · NYJ 22 · Score 6-3
    (10:11) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:52 · NYJ 85 · Score 12-3
    (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 3:38 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-3
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, 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.
  • L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2007-10-28?

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 13-3 in Week 8, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 13, New York Jets 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q4 3:52) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 10:33, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 10:11, 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?

Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 58.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.92 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 54.2% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -5.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?

L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.86 EPA): (3:52) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 83-L.Evans for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

New York Jets

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L