Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 22–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 7–16 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Watkins
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle to BUF 23 for -3 yards (94-D.Harrison). FUM…
- Game date
- 2016-01-03
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 22–17 on 2016-01-03. S. Watkins posted a game-high +9.41 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(5:55) 5-T.Taylor scrambles left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Incognito.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(13:02) (Shotgun) 29-K.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-29-K.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(9:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting from right.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:27) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(13:24) 8-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(5:05) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, receiver slanting from right.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(3:53) 2-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:55TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 0-6
(5:55) 5-T.Taylor scrambles left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Incognito.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:43XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:02TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-13
(13:02) (Shotgun) 29-K.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-29-K.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:42TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 6-13
(9:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting from right.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-13
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:27FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-16
(:27) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 10-16
(13:24) 8-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:05FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 10-19
(5:05) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:15TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 16-19
(1:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, receiver slanting from right.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-19
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:53FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 24
- Score
- 17-22
(3:53) 2-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.41 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4Ka. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5G. Salas · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8C. Hogan · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · -0.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.10 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
S. Watkins — BUF · Receiving
S. Watkins posted the highest total EPA (+9.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
S. Watkins's top snap (+2.60 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 32 for 38 yards (24-D.Revis). Caught at BUF 39, slanting to middle.
Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): M. Gillislee — (14:17) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle to BUF 23 for -3 yards (94-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (94-D.Harrison), RECOVERED by NYJ-24-D.Revis at BUF 23. 24-D.Revis to BUF 23 for no gain (64-R.Incognito)
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 39.0% completion · -14.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.64 total EPA
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.6% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.138 | +0.162 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.279 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 64.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -8.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Tyrod Taylor
- Buffalo Bills — Kristian Williams
- New York Jets — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
- 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 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 18 (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) 5-T.Taylor scrambles left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Incognito.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 5:43) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 13:02); New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting from right.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 9:39) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) 8-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 21 (Q3 1:15); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 1:10) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 2-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2) — End of half - 2.31 pm
- New York Jets (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory right guard to NYJ 28 for 7 yards (97-C.Bryant).
- New York Jets (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-L.McKelvin at BUF -8. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 91-M.Lawson [99-M.Dareus] at BUF 34. 91-M.Lawson to BUF 34 for no gain (87-E.Decker). QB hit upon thrown, r
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle to BUF 23 for -3 yards (94-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (94-D.Harrison), RECOVERED by NYJ-24-D.Revis at BUF 23. 24-D.Revis to BUF 23 for no gain (64-R.Incognito)
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle to BUF 23 for -3 yards (94-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (94-D.Harrison), RECOVERED by NYJ-24-D.Revis at BUF 23. 24-D.Revis to BUF 23 for no gain (64-R.Incognito)
- New York Jets (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-L.McKelvin at BUF -8. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory right guard pushed ob at BUF 22 for 58 yards (20-C.Graham).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:55 · NYJ 18 · Score 0-6
(5:55) 5-T.Taylor scrambles left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Incognito. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:02 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-13
(13:02) (Shotgun) 29-K.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-29-K.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · BUF 17 · Score 6-13
(9:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting from right. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · BUF 15 · Score 7-13
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-16
(:27) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 13:24 · BUF 21 · Score 10-16
(13:24) 8-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 5:05 · NYJ 19 · Score 10-19
(5:05) 2-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:15 · BUF 21 · Score 16-19
(1:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, receiver slanting from right. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · BUF 15 · Score 17-19
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:53 · NYJ 24 · Score 17-22
(3:53) 2-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
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.
- S. Watkins (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills on 2016-01-03?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 22-17 in Week 17, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New York Jets 7, Buffalo Bills 9; Q3: New York Jets 10, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 17, Buffalo Bills 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q1 5:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — K. Williams (Q2 13:02) New York Jets touchdown — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 9:42) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 1:15) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 13:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 5:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 3:53, 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 (New York Jets), 39.0% completion, -14.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.64 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 51.4% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
S. Watkins (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 14-S.Watkins to NYJ 32 for 38 yards (24-D.Revis). Caught at BUF 39, slanting to middle..
Was New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Buffalo Bills won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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