Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 30–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–10 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-01-01
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 30–10 on 2017-01-01. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +5.35 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New York Jets | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(1:48) 2-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(:03) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(4:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 89-J.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:06) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(3:24) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:32TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:28XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:48FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 3-7
(1:48) 2-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:03FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 3-10
(:03) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:08TD Jason Marshall Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 3-16
(4:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 89-J.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:03XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:06FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 3-20
(:06) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:24FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 3-23
(3:24) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:21TD Nick FolkPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 3-29
2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:21XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-30
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:43TD MGM. GillisleePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 9-30
(:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:39XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 10-30
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +5.35 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2
Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 3Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4Jason Marshall Jr. · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 7B. Wilds · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8M. Gillislee · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+5.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (14:02) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 81-Q.Enunwa to BUF 24 for 51 yards (20-C.Graham).
Biggest single play (-7.98 EPA): Nick Folk — 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.35 total EPA
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 24 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -15.7% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -6.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.7% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.386 | +0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.413 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.423 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 63.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.42), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.42 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -33.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -10.37 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 — Brandon Powell (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — Jason Marshall Jr. (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gillislee
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:32) — (9:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 9:28) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) 2-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q3 4:08); New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 4:03) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 35 (Q4 3:21) — 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 3:21) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 0:39) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 81-Q.Enunwa to BUF 24 for 51 yards (20-C.Graham).
- New York Jets (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 79-B.Qvale and 64-C.Watts reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell up the middle to BUF 14 for no gain (52-P.Brown).
- New York Jets (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard to BUF 11 for -1 yards (99-M.Dareus; 52-P.Brown).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) 6-C.Schmidt punts 49 yards to NYJ 27, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 25 for -2 yards (57-L.Alexander).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BUF 14 for -12 yards (44-C.Lemonier). New York Jets challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BU
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:21) — 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Jones pass short right intended for 17-J.Hunter INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis (25-C.Pryor) at NYJ 46. 24-D.Revis to BUF 3 for 51 yards (71-C.Kouandjio).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) 31-J.Williams up the middle to BUF 36 for -4 yards (91-S.Richardson). FUMBLES (91-S.Richardson), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Richardson at BUF 32. 91-S.Richardson to BUF 32 for no gain (31-J.Williams
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Jones pass deep right to 17-J.Hunter to NYJ 1 for 64 yards (45-R.Miles).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 9:32 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(9:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 9:28 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · NYJ 16 · Score 3-7
(1:48) 2-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · BUF 12 · Score 3-10
(:03) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:08 · BUF 6 · Score 3-16
(4:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 89-J.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · BUF 15 · Score 3-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:06 · BUF 18 · Score 3-20
(:06) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:24 · BUF 7 · Score 3-23
(3:24) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · NYJ 35 · Score 3-29
2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to BUF 0. RECOVERED by NYJ-36-D.Middleton, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:21 · BUF 15 · Score 3-30
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-30
(:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 0:39 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-30
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets on 2017-01-01?
The New York Jets beat the Buffalo Bills 30-10 in Week 17, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Jets 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Jets 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Jets 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 10, New York Jets 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 9:32) New York Jets touchdown — J. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 4:08) New York Jets touchdown — N. Folk (Q4 3:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q4 0:43) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 1:48, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 0:06, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 3:24, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 64.5% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.35 total passing EPA. E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 37.5% completion, -15.7% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -6.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (14:02) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 81-Q.Enunwa to BUF 24 for 51 yards (20-C.Graham)..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
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