Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–20 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 6–20 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Geno Smith
- Top passer
- E. Manuel
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Alo…
- Game date
- 2013-09-22
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27–20 on 2013-09-22. Geno Smith posted a game-high +11.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 20 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
(13:48) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(10:00) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams].
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
(:05) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
END QUARTER 2
(9:51) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
(8:22) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(5:38) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(10:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 13-S.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:11TD Geno SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 0-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:06XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:48FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 3-7
(13:48) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:00FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 6-7
(10:00) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:06TD SHS. HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 51
- Score
- 6-13
(7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams].
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:58XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:05FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 6-17
(:05) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 6-17
END QUARTER 2
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 9:51FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 6-20
(9:51) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:22FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 25
- Score
- 9-20
(8:22) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:38FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 12-20
(5:38) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 18-20
(10:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:39Safety EME. ManuelPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 13-S.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:34TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 69
- Score
- 20-26
(9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:23XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-27
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:19TD FJF. JacksonPoints+8
- Yard line
- NYJ 66
- Score
- 20-27
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:19TD FJF. JacksonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYJ 66
- Score
- 20-27
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Geno Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +11.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2S. Hill · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7E. Manuel · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8Geno Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 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
Geno Smith — NYJ · Passing
Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+11.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Geno Smith's top snap (-6.63 EPA): (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Alonso at NYJ 45. 50-K.Alonso to NYJ 13 for 32 yards (74-N.Mangold).
Quarterback report card
E. Manuel led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 61 dropbacks · 31.1% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -7.91 total EPA
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.233 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.04, New York Jets -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -4.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -0.19 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 — Geno Smith
- New York Jets — S. Hill (Geno Smith pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (E. Manuel pass)
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (Geno Smith pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
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 8 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 9:06) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 51 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams].; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 6:58) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 16–14. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 33 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 10:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 13-S.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 69 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:23) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 66 (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 66 (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at 50. 35-J.Leonhard to NYJ 36 for 14 yards (74-N.Mangold; 60-D.Ferguson). PENALTY on NYJ-62-V.Ducasse,
- New York Jets (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams].
- New York Jets (Q1 14:00) — (14:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill pushed ob at BUF 32 for 45 yards (26-J.Rogers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Alonso at NYJ 45. 50-K.Alonso to NYJ 13 for 32 yards (74-N.Mangold).
- New York Jets (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams].
- New York Jets (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at 50. 35-J.Leonhard to NYJ 36 for 14 yards (74-N.Mangold; 60-D.Ferguson). PENALTY on NYJ-62-V.Ducasse,
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 9:11 · BUF 8 · Score 0-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 9:06 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 13:48 · NYJ 19 · Score 3-7
(13:48) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:00 · NYJ 5 · Score 6-7
(10:00) 2-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:06 · BUF 51 · Score 6-13
(7:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-S.Hill for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Williams]. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 6:58 · BUF 2 · Score 6-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 29 · Score 6-17
(:05) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 6-17
END QUARTER 2 - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · BUF 16 · Score 6-20
(9:51) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 8:22 · NYJ 25 · Score 9-20
(8:22) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 5:38 · NYJ 8 · Score 12-20
(5:38) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:47 · NYJ 33 · Score 18-20
(10:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 10:39 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 13-S.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · BUF 69 · Score 20-26
(9:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:23 · BUF 2 · Score 20-27
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills TD (+8) — Q4 6:19 · NYJ 66 · Score 20-27
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q4 6:19 · NYJ 66 · Score 20-27
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short left to 22-F.Jackson.
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.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2013-09-22?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 27-20 in Week 3, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, New York Jets 13; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, New York Jets 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 16, New York Jets 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 20, New York Jets 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — G. Smith (Q1 9:11) New York Jets touchdown — S. Hill (G. Smith pass) (Q2 7:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (E. Manuel pass) (Q4 10:47) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (G. Smith pass) (Q4 9:34) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 13:48, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 10:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 8:22, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 5:38, 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?
E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 31.1% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -7.91 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (New York Jets), 47.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Geno Smith (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-6.63 EPA): (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Alonso at NYJ 45. 50-K.Alonso to NYJ 13 for 32 yards (74-N.Mangold)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
New York Jets
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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