Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 19–13 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New York Jets 16–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cotchery
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 46 for -8 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (5…
- Game date
- 2009-12-03
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 19–13 on 2009-12-03. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +4.19 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 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(10:51) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:43) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(13:25) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(10:31) 23-M.Lynch left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Evans.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:12) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards to BUF 1 for 12 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught at BUF 9. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 9.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(5:31) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:51FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 31
- Score
- 0-3
(10:51) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:43FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 3-3
(3:43) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:25FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 6-3
(13:25) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:31TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 6-9
(10:31) 23-M.Lynch left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Evans.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:25XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:12FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 9-10
(6:12) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:03TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 15-10
(1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards to BUF 1 for 12 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught at BUF 9. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 9.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:44XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 16-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 15:00FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 19
- Score
- 19-10
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:31FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 19-13
(5:31) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3T. Richardson · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5
Brandon Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 6D. Clowney · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +0.18 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 8D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.12 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. Cotchery — NYJ · Receiving
J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+4.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
J. Cotchery's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (20-D.Whitner). Caught at BUF 44.
Biggest single play (-5.08 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (14:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 46 for -8 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris) [52-D.Harris], RECOVERED by NYJ-99-B.Thomas at BUF 43. 99-B.Thomas to BUF 36 for 7 yards (67-A.Lev
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -18.4% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -14.39 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.202 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.496 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.202 | +0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -14.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -4.06 total EPA, 5 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 — Bryan Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- 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 31 (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 23-M.Lynch left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Evans.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:25) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 13 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 1:03); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:44) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 9:47 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 20 for 1 yard (95-H.Green, 57-Ba.Scott).
- New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (20-D.Whitner). Caught at BUF 44.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 46 for -8 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris) [52-D.Harris], RECOVERED by NYJ-99-B.Thomas at BUF 43. 99-B.Thomas to BUF 36 for 7 yards (67-A.Lev
- New York Jets (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards ran ob at BUF 41 for 27 yards. Caught along sideline at BUF 41.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 46 for -8 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris) [52-D.Harris], RECOVERED by NYJ-99-B.Thomas at BUF 43. 99-B.Thomas to BUF 36 for 7 yards (67-A.Lev
- New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (20-D.Whitner). Caught at BUF 44.
- New York Jets (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards ran ob at BUF 41 for 27 yards. Caught along sideline at BUF 41.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 28 for 14 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught near sideline at BUF 30.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 10:51 · NYJ 31 · Score 0-3
(10:51) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 3:43 · BUF 20 · Score 3-3
(3:43) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 13:25 · BUF 30 · Score 6-3
(13:25) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · NYJ 15 · Score 6-9
(10:31) 23-M.Lynch left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Evans. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 6:12 · BUF 13 · Score 9-10
(6:12) 3-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · BUF 13 · Score 15-10
(1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards to BUF 1 for 12 yards (27-R.Corner). Caught at BUF 9. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and t - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · BUF 2 · Score 16-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 19 · Score 19-10
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 5:31 · NYJ 14 · Score 19-13
(5:31) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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.
- J. Cotchery (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2009-12-03?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 19-13 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: New York Jets 13, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 19, Buffalo Bills 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 10:31) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 1:03) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 10:51, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q1 3:43, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 13:25, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 6:12, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 5:31, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 31.0% completion, -18.4% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -14.39 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 38.9% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Cotchery (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to BUF 19 for 45 yards (20-D.Whitner). Caught at BUF 44..
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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