Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 43–23 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 24–17 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Orton
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 5 for 84 yards (15-S.H…
- Game date
- 2014-10-26
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 43–23 on 2014-10-26. K. Orton posted a game-high +9.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 43 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(4:40) 75-C.Hairston reported in as eligible. 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 85-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(14:25) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(11:56) 38-F.Summers up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(6:21) 2-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:55) 33-C.Ivory right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:04) 2-N.Folk 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(8:34) 2-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:18) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(14:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(9:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:11) 29-B.Powell right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:42TD Robert WoodsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 6-0
(9:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:37XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:40TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 13-0
(4:40) 75-C.Hairston reported in as eligible. 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 85-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:36XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:25TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-6
(14:25) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:22XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:56TD FSF. SummersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 20-7
(11:56) 38-F.Summers up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:50XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 21-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:21FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 24-7
(6:21) 2-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:55TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-13
(1:55) 33-C.Ivory right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:50XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:04FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 37
- Score
- 24-17
(:04) 2-N.Folk 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:34FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 27-17
(8:34) 2-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:18FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 30-17
(1:18) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 36-17
(14:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:11XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 37-17
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:56TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 61
- Score
- 43-17
(9:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:11TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 43-23
(4:11) 29-B.Powell right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Orton · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +9.72 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3J. Amaro · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7Pressley Harvin · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8F. Summers · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 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
K. Orton — BUF · Passing
K. Orton posted the highest total EPA (+9.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
K. Orton's top snap (+6.83 EPA): (13:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 5 for 84 yards (15-S.Hakim). BUF-10-R.Woods was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Vick (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.01 total EPA
- K. Orton (Buffalo Bills) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +9.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.241 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.423 | -0.436 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.229 | +0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.241 | -0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 63.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, +1.51 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -24.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Robert Woods (K. Orton pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Lecitus Smith (K. Orton pass)
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
- Buffalo Bills — F. Summers
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (K. Orton pass)
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (K. Orton pass)
- New York Jets — Brandon Powell
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- 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: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 9:37) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 75-C.Hairston reported in as eligible. 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 85-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 4:36) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–10. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:22) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 38-F.Summers up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 11:50) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 2-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 33-C.Ivory right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:50) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-N.Folk 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 2-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:11) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 61 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 29-B.Powell right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 5 for 84 yards (15-S.Hakim). BUF-10-R.Woods was injured during the play.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Williams at NYJ 27. 23-A.Williams to NYJ 1 for 26 yards (7-G.Smith). FUMBLES (7-G.Smith), ball out of bounds at N
- New York Jets (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-N.Folk 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 18 for 12 yards (30-D.Walls) [58-J.Babin].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 5 for 84 yards (15-S.Hakim). BUF-10-R.Woods was injured during the play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Williams at NYJ 27. 23-A.Williams to NYJ 1 for 26 yards (7-G.Smith). FUMBLES (7-G.Smith), ball out of bounds at N
- New York Jets (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 1-M.Vick sacked at NYJ 10 for -4 yards (97-C.Bryant). FUMBLES (97-C.Bryant), RECOVERED by BUF-96-S.Charles at NYJ 10. 96-S.Charles to NYJ 10 for no gain (74-N.Mangold).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:42 · NYJ 22 · Score 6-0
(9:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 10-R.Woods for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:37 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-0
(4:40) 75-C.Hairston reported in as eligible. 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 85-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 14:25 · BUF 2 · Score 14-6
(14:25) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 14:22 · BUF 2 · Score 14-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-7
(11:56) 38-F.Summers up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 6:21 · NYJ 35 · Score 24-7
(6:21) 2-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · BUF 2 · Score 24-13
(1:55) 33-C.Ivory right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · BUF 2 · Score 24-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · BUF 37 · Score 24-17
(:04) 2-N.Folk 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · NYJ 18 · Score 27-17
(8:34) 2-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 1:18 · NYJ 11 · Score 30-17
(1:18) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · NYJ 12 · Score 36-17
(14:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 37-17
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:56 · NYJ 61 · Score 43-17
(9:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 14-S.Watkins for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:11 · BUF 3 · Score 43-23
(4:11) 29-B.Powell right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- K. Orton (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Vick (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- K. Orton (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2014-10-26?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 43-23 in Week 8, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, New York Jets 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, New York Jets 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 13, New York Jets 6; Final: Buffalo Bills 43, New York Jets 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Woods (K. Orton pass) (Q1 9:42) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Smith (K. Orton pass) (Q1 4:40) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q2 14:25) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Summers (Q2 11:56) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q2 1:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (K. Orton pass) (Q4 14:16) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (K. Orton pass) (Q4 9:56) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q4 4:11) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 6:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 8:34, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 1:18, 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. Vick (New York Jets), 40.0% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.01 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Buffalo Bills), 43.5% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +9.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
K. Orton (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+6.83 EPA): (13:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 5 for 84 yards (15-S.Hakim). BUF-10-R.Woods was injured during the play..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
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