Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 31–27 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–21 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Coles
- Top passer
- J. Losman
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched…
- Game date
- 2008-12-14
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 31–27 on 2008-12-14. L. Coles posted a game-high +5.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 New York Jets | 14 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(11:54) 20-T.Jones right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #20 Jones sets a new team record for TD and rushing TD in a season.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
(7:48) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
(6:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:10) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
(3:42) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(13:21) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
(5:39) 22-F.Jackson left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:54TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(11:54) 20-T.Jones right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #20 Jones sets a new team record for TD and rushing TD in a season.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:51XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 7:48FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 3-7
(7:48) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:50TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 3-13
(3:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:44XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:52TD JLJ. LosmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 9-14
(6:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:44XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:10TD JLJ. LosmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 16-14
(2:10) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:05XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:05TD LWLuquay WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 47
- Score
- 17-20
(1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:55XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:42FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 30
- Score
- 20-21
(3:42) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:21FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 20-24
(13:21) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:39TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 26-24
(5:39) 22-F.Jackson left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:30XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:06TD SES. EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 73
- Score
- 27-30
(2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:54XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 27-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 2Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.83 EPA/play
- 3
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 4J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 6M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7K. Ellison · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
- 8D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 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. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+5.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.
L. Coles's top snap (-4.90 EPA): (12:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny (28-L.McKelvin) at BUF 41. 51-P.Posluszny to 50 for 9 yards (20-T.Jones).
Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): J. Losman — (2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -14.04 total EPA
- B. Favre (New York Jets) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.334 | -0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.247 | +0.139 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 48.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.01, New York Jets +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +1.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (B. Favre pass)
- Buffalo Bills — J. Losman
- Buffalo Bills — J. Losman
- New York Jets — Luquay Washington
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
- New York Jets — S. Ellis
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New York Jets — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 11:54) — (11:54) 20-T.Jones right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #20 Jones sets a new team record for TD and rushing TD in a season.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 11:51) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:44) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:44) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:05) — 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 47 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:55) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 30 (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 22-F.Jackson left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 73 (Q4 2:06); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:54) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 84-R.Royal INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at BUF 39. 24-D.Revis to BUF 33 for 6 yards (11-R.Parrish).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 20-T.Jones right guard to BUF 25 for no gain (95-K.Williams, 43-B.Scott).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-H.Poteat at BUF 26. 23-H.Poteat to BUF 20 for 6 yards (71-J.Peters, 22-F.Jackson).
- New York Jets (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny (28-L.McKelvin) at BUF 41. 51-P.Posluszny to 50 for 9 yards (20-T.Jones).
- New York Jets (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-H.Poteat at BUF 26. 23-H.Poteat to BUF 20 for 6 yards (71-J.Peters, 22-F.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 11:54 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(11:54) 20-T.Jones right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #20 Jones sets a new team record for TD and rushing TD in a season. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 11:51 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 7:48 · NYJ 16 · Score 3-7
(7:48) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:50 · BUF 11 · Score 3-13
(3:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:44 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:52 · NYJ 8 · Score 9-14
(6:52) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 16-14
(2:10) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · BUF 47 · Score 17-20
(1:05) 29-L.Washington right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · BUF 2 · Score 17-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 3:42 · NYJ 30 · Score 20-21
(3:42) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:21 · BUF 12 · Score 20-24
(13:21) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:39 · NYJ 11 · Score 26-24
(5:39) 22-F.Jackson left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:06 · NYJ 73 · Score 27-30
(2:06) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 16 for -11 yards (27-A.Elam). FUMBLES (27-A.Elam), touched at BUF 16, RECOVERED by NYJ-92-S.Ellis at BUF 11. 92-S.Ellis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · BUF 2 · Score 27-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-6-R.Hodges.
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.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2008-12-14?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 31-27 in Week 15, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 14, New York Jets 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 27, New York Jets 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q1 11:54) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Favre pass) (Q1 3:50) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Losman (Q2 6:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Losman (Q2 2:10) New York Jets touchdown — L. Washington (Q2 1:05) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q4 5:39) New York Jets touchdown — S. Ellis (Q4 2:06) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 7:48, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 3:42, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q4 13:21, 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?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 57.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -14.04 total passing EPA. B. Favre (New York Jets), 54.8% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
L. Coles (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-4.90 EPA): (12:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny (28-L.McKelvin) at BUF 41. 51-P.Posluszny to 50 for 9 yards (20-T.Jones)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
New York Jets
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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