Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 38–14 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New York Jets 17–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laken Tomlinson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:03) 23-M.Lynch left guard to BUF 23 for no gain (58-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (58-B.Thomas), R…
- Game date
- 2010-10-03
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 38–14 on 2010-10-03. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +8.42 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(10:45) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(6:49) 2-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(2:40) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at BUF 13.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:17) Wildcat, direct snap to B.Smith (M.Sanchez at WR). 16-B.Smith pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage, in back of end zone.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(4:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St. Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:45TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-0
(10:45) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:42XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:49FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 10-0
(6:49) 2-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:40TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 41
- Score
- 16-0
(2:40) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at BUF 13.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:32XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:41TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 17-6
(:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:33XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 6:17TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 23-7
(6:17) Wildcat, direct snap to B.Smith (M.Sanchez at WR). 16-B.Smith pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage, in back of end zone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 6:09XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:42TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 30-7
(4:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:36XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 31-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:47TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 37-7
(2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:40XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 38-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:14TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 38-13
(9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St. Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:10XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 38-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Laken Tomlinson · New York Jets · Rushing · +8.42 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +7.81 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8
Brandon Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +2.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.52 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
Laken Tomlinson — NYJ · Rushing
Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+8.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.11 EPA): M. Lynch — (6:03) 23-M.Lynch left guard to BUF 23 for no gain (58-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (58-B.Thomas), RECOVERED by NYJ-99-J.Taylor at BUF 23.
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) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -11.43 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +7.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.236 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.1% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.423 | -0.336 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.136 | -0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.236 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 45.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.24 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -15.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, +12.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Laken Tomlinson
- New York Jets — Bryan Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
- Buffalo Bills — D. Martin (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (Brandon Smith pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — Laken Tomlinson
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:42) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 1 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 2-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 41 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at BUF 13.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:32) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:33) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 21–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 6:17); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:09) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 4:36) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 26 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:40) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St. Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard to NYJ 31 for 9 yards (51-P.Posluszny).
- New York Jets (Q2) — End of half - 2:23 pm
- New York Jets (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- New York Jets (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to BUF 39 for 8 yards (27-R.Corner). Flat pass, caught at BUF 42.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:42) — 2-N.Folk kicks 35 yards from NYJ 30 to BUF 35. 93-C.Ellis MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-L.Laury at BUF 39. C.Ellis never gained control of ball, bobbled from BUF 35 to BUF 41.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 23-M.Lynch left guard to BUF 23 for no gain (58-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (58-B.Thomas), RECOVERED by NYJ-99-J.Taylor at BUF 23.
- New York Jets (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at BUF 13.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:42) — 2-N.Folk kicks 35 yards from NYJ 30 to BUF 35. 93-C.Ellis MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-L.Laury at BUF 39. C.Ellis never gained control of ball, bobbled from BUF 35 to BUF 41.
- New York Jets (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 10:45 · BUF 1 · Score 6-0
(10:45) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 10:42 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 6:49 · BUF 1 · Score 10-0
(6:49) 2-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:40 · BUF 41 · Score 16-0
(2:40) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at BUF 13. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · BUF 2 · Score 17-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · NYJ 4 · Score 17-6
(:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · BUF 3 · Score 23-7
(6:17) Wildcat, direct snap to B.Smith (M.Sanchez at WR). 16-B.Smith pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage, in back of end zone. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 6:09 · BUF 2 · Score 24-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · BUF 2 · Score 30-7
(4:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:36 · BUF 2 · Score 31-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:47 · BUF 26 · Score 37-7
(2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:40 · BUF 2 · Score 38-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · NYJ 13 · Score 38-13
(9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St. Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 9:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 38-14
9-R.Lindell extra point 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.
- Laken Tomlinson (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 2010-10-03?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 38-14 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New York Jets 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: New York Jets 21, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New York Jets 38, Buffalo Bills 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 10:45) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 2:40) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Martin (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:41) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (B. Smith pass) (Q3 6:17) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 4:42) New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 2:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 9:14) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 6:49, 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), 35.3% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -11.43 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 56.0% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +7.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Laken Tomlinson (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.42 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (2:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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