Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–11 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Sanchez
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:53) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at …
- Game date
- 2011-11-06
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27–11 on 2011-11-06. M. Sanchez posted a game-high +13.88 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(3:00) 2-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(10:20) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(8:36) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(4:50) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:33) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(6:30) 38-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(3:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 5, crossing to middle.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:00FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 3-0
(3:00) 2-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:20FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 32
- Score
- 6-0
(10:20) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:36TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 12-0
(8:36) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:34XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:50FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 13-3
(4:50) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 3:33TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 19-3
(3:33) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 3:27XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:30TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 26-3
(6:30) 38-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:27XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 27-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:18TD DND. NelsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 27-9
(3:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 5, crossing to middle.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:14Safety RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-11
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +13.88 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5Laken Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8James Conner · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 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
M. Sanchez — NYJ · Passing
M. Sanchez posted the highest total EPA (+13.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
M. Sanchez's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (2:53) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF -8. 31-J.Byrd pushed ob at BUF 21 for 29 yards (25-J.McKnight). Receiver overthrown.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.05 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +13.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.434 | -0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.313 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.111 | -0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.13 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -8.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +11.70 total EPA, 5 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 — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — James Conner
- Buffalo Bills — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 2-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 32 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:34) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:27) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 8–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 38-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:27) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 5, crossing to middle.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:14) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 46, RECOVERED by BUF-99-M.Dareus at NYJ 46.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 97-C.Pace at BUF 47. 97-C.Pace to BUF 39 for 8 yards (22-F.Jackson).
- New York Jets (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF -8. 31-J.Byrd pushed ob at BUF 21 for 29 yards (25-J.McKnight). Receiver overthrown.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 23 for 1 yard (91-S.Pouha). FUMBLES (91-S.Pouha), RECOVERED by NYJ-36-J.Leonhard at BUF 22. 36-J.Leonhard to BUF 19 for 3 yards (79-E.Pears).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Harris [51-A.Maybin] at NYJ 49. 52-D.Harris to NYJ 49 for no gain (86-D.Nelson). Pass tipped by D.Harri
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF -8. 31-J.Byrd pushed ob at BUF 21 for 29 yards (25-J.McKnight). Receiver overthrown.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 23 for 1 yard (91-S.Pouha). FUMBLES (91-S.Pouha), RECOVERED by NYJ-36-J.Leonhard at BUF 22. 36-J.Leonhard to BUF 19 for 3 yards (79-E.Pears).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 97-C.Pace at BUF 47. 97-C.Pace to BUF 39 for 8 yards (22-F.Jackson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson to NYJ 23 for 52 yards (22-B.Pool). Caught along sideline at NYJ 45.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 3:00 · BUF 31 · Score 3-0
(3:00) 2-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 10:20 · BUF 32 · Score 6-0
(10:20) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:36 · BUF 1 · Score 12-0
(8:36) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 8:34 · BUF 2 · Score 13-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 4:50 · NYJ 6 · Score 13-3
(4:50) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 3:33 · BUF 8 · Score 19-3
(3:33) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 4 yds. into end zone. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 3:27 · BUF 2 · Score 20-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:30 · BUF 1 · Score 26-3
(6:30) 38-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 6:27 · BUF 2 · Score 27-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:18 · NYJ 7 · Score 27-9
(3:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NYJ 5, crossing to middle. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 3:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-11
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2011-11-06?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27-11 in Week 9, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q2: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New York Jets 17, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 8; Final: New York Jets 27, Buffalo Bills 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 8:36) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 3:33) New York Jets touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 6:30) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 3:18) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 3:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 10:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 4:50, 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), 45.5% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.05 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 62.5% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +13.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (2:53) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF -8. 31-J.Byrd pushed ob at BUF 21 for 29 yards (25-J.McKnight). Receiver overthrown..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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