Nobody expected that. Buffalo BillsTo tie the New York Jets, Josh Allen’s quarterback had to run on 4th and 21. However, Gabriel Davis dropped the ball in his attempt to win the Jets’ division rival on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium.
All day, the Jets defense caused problems for the Bills, and Allen, who had two interceptions against this unit last week, did it again. The Bills started the game with a great drive. After a failed kickoff, they had perfect field position. Stefon DiggsThis was used to create a quick red-zone situation with a 41 yard catch.
Allen underestimated Jordan Whitehead’s speed on a pass for Dawson Knox. Allen stepped up in front and grabbed it.
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Josh Allen (17) from the Buffalo Bills rushes to score a touchdown against New York Jets in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 6, 2022 in East Rutherford.
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The Bills’ first drive of the second period saw Allen searching for Davis. But Sauce Gardner had other ideas. Gardner took the ball 16 yards to the Bills’ 19-yard line, setting up the go-ahead score by James Robinson on a seven-yard Zach Wilson pass.
The lead wouldn’t flip the other way for the rest of the game.
Buffalo would tie it with a 51-yard field goal by Tyler Bass, but after punts from both teams, the Jets took 6:10 off the clock in the fourth quarter as they ran the ball down the Bills’ throat to set up a short field goal attempt by Greg Zuerlein, who knocked it home from 28 yards out for the 20-17 lead.
The Jets’ defense, knowing that 1:43 was enough left for not just a Bills tie but to end the game with a touchdown, locked in and got to Allen in second down. Bryce Huff caused a fumble that the Bills recovered, but they couldn’t recover the drive.
Zach Wilson (2) from the New York Jets tries to beat the Buffalo Bills in the second half of the MetLife Stadium match on Nov. 6, 2022 in East Rutherford (New Jersey).
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It was only one of five sacks the Jets had. Jamien Sherwood (0.5), Jamien Sherwood (0.5) and Kwon Alex (0.5) all got involved. C.J. Quincy Williams (1.0) and Mosley (1.0).
As they have in their other wins this season, the Jets’ run game helped set the tone for the offense. Michael Carter led it with 76 yards and the Jets’ first touchdown of the game. Robinson ran for 48 yards on 13 runs.
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Wilson was able to reach 154 yards through air. His favorite target was rookie Garrett Wilson, who caught eight of his 92 yard (nine targets) passes.
Although Allen did not score a touchdown passing, he had the only touchdown of the game on the ground for Buffalo. He was the leader in rushing, with 86 yard on nine runs. This included a 36-yard touchdown from a planned run in half one.
Sauce Gardner (1), New York Jets, celebrates after an intercept against the Buffalo Bills during quarter one at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Nov. 6, 2022.
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The Bills will need a win against the Minnesota Vikings next week. Meanwhile, the Jets will be able to take on the New England Patriots after their bye week.
