Bills 16–13 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2009

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

T. Jones (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.99 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.94 EPA): (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 16–13 New York Jets
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 3–13 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Truman Jones
Top passer: M. Sanchez
Biggest EPA play: (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Col…
Game date: 2009-10-18

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 16–13 on 2009-10-18, overcoming New York Jets's 13–3 halftime lead. Truman Jones posted a game-high +9.99 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	OT	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	0	10	3	0	16
New York Jets	3	10	0	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3NYJ 15

+3BUF 5

+3BUF 24

BUF 71

+1BUF 2

+3NYJ 7

NYJ 37

+1NYJ 2

+3NYJ 29

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 7:22FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
3-0
(7:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NYJNew York Jets
Q1 0:39FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
3-3
(:39) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. NYJ #3 Feely's 23rd consecutive Field Goal made - new Team Record. (Leahy 1985-86).
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:50FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 24
Score
3-6
(9:50) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:40TD
Truman Jones
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 71
Score
3-12
(7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:31XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:50FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 7
Score
6-13
(7:50) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:38TD
LEL. Evans
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 37
Score
12-13
(2:38) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:30XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
13-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
OT 2:49FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 29
Score
16-13
(2:49) 9-R.Lindell 47 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).

1Truman Jones · New York Jets · Rushing · +9.99 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2Steven Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
3Truman Jones · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
4R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
7Tru Edwards · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +1.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8Tyler Owens · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 1 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

Truman Jones — NYJ · Rushing

Truman Jones posted the highest total EPA (+9.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Truman Jones's top snap (+5.94 EPA): (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Quarterback report card

M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -28.3% CPOE · -0.62 EPA/play · -19.71 total EPA
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -18.8% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	-0.071	-0.132
Offensive success rate	44.9%	38.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.080	-0.669
Rush EPA/play	-0.132	+0.264
Defensive EPA/play	+0.132	+0.071
Defensive success rate	61.3%	55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
New York Jets: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -6.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New York Jets: 16 drives, -12.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Jets — Truman Jones (Q2 7:40)
Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 2:38)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q1 7:22)
New York Jets — J. Feely (Q1 0:39)
New York Jets — J. Feely (Q2 9:50)
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q3 7:50)
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (OT 2:49)

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 15 (Q1 7:22) — (7:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q1 0:39).

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 71 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 7:31) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 37 (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Overtime: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (OT 2:49) — (2:49) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (OT 9:36) — (9:36) 8-B.Moorman punts 45 yards to NYJ 17, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 36-J.Leonhard to NYJ 15 for -2 yards (57-J.Corto). PENALTY on NYJ-31-A.Carroll, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at NYJ 14. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +0.97]
Buffalo Bills (OT 2:49) — (2:49) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +1.24]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -2.17]
New York Jets (OT 13:32) — (13:32) 29-L.Washington right end to BUF 29 for 33 yards (56-K.Ellison). [WPA +23.6% · EPA +2.08]
New York Jets (OT 7:59) — (7:59) 9-S.Weatherford punts 43 yards to BUF 45, Center-85-J.Dearth, fair catch by 22-F.Jackson. [WPA +22.6% · EPA -0.21]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +5.94]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.03]
New York Jets (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) NYJ #75 Turner reports eligible 20-T.Jones right tackle pushed ob at BUF 27 for 64 yards (24-T.McGee). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.94]
Buffalo Bills (OT 7:20) — (7:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Lowery at NYJ 46. 21-D.Lowery to NYJ 46 for no gain (83-L.Evans). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.91]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 7:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-0
(7:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 0:39 · BUF 5 · Score 3-3
(:39) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. NYJ #3 Feely's 23rd consecutive Field Goal made - new Team Record. (Leahy 1985-86).
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:50 · BUF 24 · Score 3-6
(9:50) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:40 · BUF 71 · Score 3-12
(7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 7:31 · BUF 2 · Score 3-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 7:50 · NYJ 7 · Score 6-13
(7:50) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:38 · NYJ 37 · Score 12-13
(2:38) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — OT 2:49 · NYJ 29 · Score 16-13
(2:49) 9-R.Lindell 47 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.

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Truman Jones (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2009-10-18?

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 16-13 in Week 6, 2009.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 0; Q5: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, New York Jets 13.

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

New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q2 7:40) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 2:38) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 7:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q1 0:39, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 9:50, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 7:50, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (OT 2:49, 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?

M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 31.2% completion, -28.3% CPOE, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -19.71 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 33.3% completion, -18.8% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA.

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

Truman Jones (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.99 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.94 EPA): (7:40) 20-T.Jones left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF-24-T.McGee, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

New York Jets

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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