Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants
New York Giants
Away
9
Buffalo Bills
HomeWon
14
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
NYG 9BUF 14 Final
Passing leader
10.4PPR pts
24/36, 200 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
20.0PPR pts
10 REC, 100 YDS
Giants leader
14.2PPR pts
8 REC, 62 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Micah McFadden
1 INT, 7 TKL
Bills 14, Giants 9: Buffalo rallies from 6 down at halftime
Buffalo erased a 6–0 halftime deficit, outscoring New York 14–3 after the break to win 14–9. New York outgained the Bills 317–297, but the Bills averaged 5.0 yards per play.
The Giants went 10-for-19 on third down.
Key advantages
- +0.7 yards/play BUF 5.0 · NYG 4.3
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency battle.
| Giants | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 317 | Total yards | 297 |
| 73 | Plays | 59 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 53% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 31:24 | Time of possession | 28:36 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored two touchdowns; the Giants scored three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | NYG | BUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 3:19 | NYG | Graham Gano 29-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 5:08 | NYG | Graham Gano 43-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 0 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:54 | BUF | Josh Allen → Deonte Harty, 3-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 6 | 7 |
| 10:35 | NYG | Graham Gano 29-yard FG Takes lead | 9 | 7 |
| 3:48 | BUF | Josh Allen → Quintin Morris, 15-yard TD Game winnerTyler Bass XP | 9 | 14 |
Fantasy Points: Giants vs Bills, Week 6 2023
Fantasy leaders
- Stefon Diggs20.0 PTSWR8
- Josh Allen14.9 PTSQB13
- Wan'Dale Robinson14.2 PTSWR24
- Saquon Barkley13.8 PTSRB16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrod Taylor | 10.4 | QB21 | 24/36 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 80.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Allen | 14.9 | QB13 | 19/30 | 169 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 86.7 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | 20.0 | WR8 | WR | — | — | — | 16 | 10 | 100 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | 14.2 | WR24 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 62 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Saquon Barkley | 13.8 | RB16 | RB | 24 | 93 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darius Slayton | 10.9 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 69 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darren Waller | 9.3 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 43 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Quintin Morris | 8.5 | TE16 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Deonte Harty | 7.3 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| James Cook | 7.1 | RB33 | RB | 14 | 71 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jalin Hyatt | 5.1 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | |
| Dawson Knox | 4.7 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Latavius Murray | 4.5 | RB43 | RB | 12 | 45 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Gabe Davis | 3.1 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | |
| Khalil Shakir | 2.3 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Matt Breida | 1.3 | RB69 | RB | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eric Gray | 0.2 | RB77 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Damien Harris | 0.1 | RB78 | RB | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
New York Giants
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Wan'Dale Robinson26%, 8 targets
- Darren Waller23%, 7 targets
- Darius Slayton19%, 6 targets
- Saquon Barkley16%, 5 targets
- Jalin Hyatt13%, 4 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 24 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Stefon Diggs55%, 16 targets
- Dawson Knox21%, 6 targets
- Gabe Davis14%, 4 targets
- Deonte Harty3%, 1 targets
- Quintin Morris3%, 1 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | 57 | 93% | 16 | 55% | 0 |
| Darren Waller | 71 | 92% | 7 | 23% | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | 54 | 89% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | 67 | 87% | 6 | 19% | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | 60 | 78% | 5 | 16% | 24 |
| Dawson Knox | 46 | 75% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | 56 | 73% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | 46 | 60% | 8 | 26% | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | 41 | 53% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Latavius Murray | 30 | 49% | 0 | 0% | 12 |
| James Cook | 30 | 49% | 0 | 0% | 14 |
| Khalil Shakir | 24 | 39% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Trent Sherfield | 22 | 36% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Quintin Morris | 18 | 30% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Matt Breida | 18 | 23% | 1 | 3% | 4 |
| Isaiah Hodgins | 18 | 23% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Deonte Harty | 10 | 16% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | 5 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Damien Harris | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Sterling Shepard | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Eric Gray | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.8Quintin Morris8.5 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.3Saquon Barkley13.8 PTS vs 23.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume26.7 xFPStefon Diggs20.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon DiggsBUF · WR | 20.0 | 26.7 | −6.7 | 93% | 55% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 16 | 55% |
| Saquon BarkleyNYG · RB | 13.8 | 23.1 | −9.3 | 78% | 71% car | — | 0 | 24 | 71% | 5 | 16% |
| Tyrod TaylorNYG · QB | 10.4 | 18.2 | −7.8 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 5 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 14.9 | 13.9 | +1.0 | 97% | 30 att | — | 30 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonNYG · WR | 14.2 | 13.4 | +0.8 | 60% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Darren WallerNYG · TE | 9.3 | 11.7 | −2.4 | 92% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 23% |
| Darius SlaytonNYG · WR | 10.9 | 10.0 | +0.9 | 87% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 4.7 | 10.0 | −5.3 | 75% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 7.1 | 8.6 | −1.5 | 49% | 48% car | — | 0 | 14 | 48% | 0 | 0% |
| Latavius MurrayBUF · RB | 4.5 | 7.4 | −2.9 | 49% | 41% car | — | 0 | 12 | 41% | 0 | 0% |
| Gabe DavisBUF · WR | 3.1 | 6.7 | −3.6 | 89% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Jalin HyattNYG · WR | 5.1 | 6.7 | −1.6 | 73% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Matt BreidaNYG · RB | 1.3 | 4.1 | −2.8 | 23% | 12% car | — | 0 | 4 | 12% | 1 | 3% |
| Deonte HartyBUF · WR | 7.3 | 1.7 | +5.6 | 16% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 39% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Quintin MorrisBUF · TE | 8.5 | 1.7 | +6.8 | 30% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Damien HarrisBUF · RB | 0.1 | 0.6 | −0.5 | 2% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Eric GrayNYG · RB | 0.2 | 0.6 | −0.4 | 1% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Giants 31 targets and 34 carries; Bills 29 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Tyrod Taylor Unlucky
24 of 36 passing for 200 yards; 5 carries for 24 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Josh Allen
19 of 30 passing for 169 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 11 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.9 expected.
Fewest points since Week 1.
Saquon Barkley Volume, no payoff
5 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 5 yards; 24 carries (71% of the team's) for 93 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in carries (24).
Wan'Dale Robinson
8 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 62 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.
Season high in targets (8). Best fantasy game of the season.
Stefon Diggs Volume, no payoff
16 targets (55% of the team's), 10 catches for 100 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 26.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (16).
Dawson Knox Unlucky
6 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 17 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Deonte Harty Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Quintin Morris Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 15 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New York Giants
- Stock up: Jalin Hyatt played 73% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
- Stock down: Matt Breida played 23% of the snaps, down from a 48% season average.
- Stock down: Eric Gray played 1% of the snaps, down from a 42% season average.
Buffalo Bills
- Stock up: Latavius Murray played 49% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.
- Stock up: Khalil Shakir played 39% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
- Stock down: Damien Harris played 2% of the snaps, down from a 18% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Giants D | Bills D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.1 | 14.8 |
| RBs | 21.9 | 20.9 |
| WRs | 37.4 | 29.5 |
| TEs | 10.3 | 10.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Buffalo opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 19%, then rallied to win.
Bills win probability
Key Swings
- −10Gano 29-yd FG50% → 40%Q1 3:19
- −11Gano 43-yd FG39% → 28%Q2 5:08
- +37Allen → Harty, 3-yd TD19% → 56%Q4 14:54
- −21Gano 29-yd FG57% → 36%Q4 10:35
- +65Allen → Morris, 15-yd TD28% → 93%Q4 3:48
Swing in Bills win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New York Giants | Measure | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Plays | 59 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 51% |
| 4.7 | Yds / dropback | 5.6 |
| 3.9 | Yds / carry | 4.4 |
| 10/19 | Third downs | 6/12 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 14 fewer plays but gained 0.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- NYG Robinson 26% · Waller 23% · Slayton 19%
- BUF Diggs 55% · Knox 21% · Davis 14%
Possession Results
| Result | NYG | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 0 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 0 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 2 |
NYG turnover edge: +2
- The Giants opened the scoring on their second possession, a 12-play, 45-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Bills drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to ten minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 3 | 0:57 | Punt |
| NYG | Q1 14:03 | 3 | 7 | 1:51 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 12:12 | 6 | 40 | 2:52 | Fumble |
| NYG | Q1 9:20 | 12 | 45 | 6:01 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q1 3:19 | 5 | 38 | 1:50 | Punt |
| NYG | Q1 1:29 | 3 | -2 | 1:43 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 14:46 | 3 | -4 | 1:01 | Punt |
| NYG | Q2 13:45 | 3 | -1 | 2:05 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 11:40 | 6 | 31 | 2:06 | Missed FG |
| NYG | Q2 9:34 | 9 | 34 | 4:26 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q2 5:08 | 5 | 29 | 2:45 | Interception |
| NYG | Q2 2:23 | 8 | 58 | 2:23 | End of half |
| NYG | Q3 15:00 | 9 | 39 | 5:08 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 9:52 | 17 | 89 | 9:58 | Touchdown |
| NYG | Q4 14:54 | 9 | 79 | 4:19 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q4 10:35 | 12 | 75 | 6:47 | Touchdown |
| NYG | Q4 3:48 | 7 | 13 | 2:03 | Downs |
| BUF | Q4 1:45 | 4 | 1 | 0:20 | Missed FG |
| NYG | Q4 1:25 | 13 | 56 | 1:25 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Giants vs Bills Head-to-Head
The Giants and Bills first met in 1970 and have played 15 times since.
- All-time series
- 8–7Bills lead, 15 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 1–0Giants won in 1990
- Largest Giants win
- 38–212007
- Largest Bills win
- 41–171978
Since 2021
1–0 Bills lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, G = Giants win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2023 Wk 6 Giants at Bills, 2023 Wk 6 recap BUF 14 NYG 9 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Giants | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | Record | 11-6 |
| 15.6 | Points per game | 26.5 |
| 280.0 | Yards per game | 374.5 |
| 4.5 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 23.9 | Points allowed per game | 18.3 |
| 361.7 | Yards allowed per game | 307.2 |
Giants and Bills in Fantasy
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Giants vs Bills Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 Giants vs Bills Week 6 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Giants 14–9 in Week 6 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Highmark Stadium (Old) in Orchard Park, NY, on October 15, 2023. See the Bills' 2023 schedule.
What was the final score of Giants vs Bills?
The final score was Bills 14, Giants 9. The Giants led 6–0 at halftime, and the second half went Giants 3, Bills 14.
What happened in the Giants vs Bills game?
Buffalo erased a 6–0 halftime deficit, outscoring New York 14–3 after the break to win 14–9. New York outgained the Bills 317–297, but the Bills averaged 5.0 yards per play. Stefon Diggs led all players with 10 catches for 100 yards. The Bills committed 2 turnovers, the Giants none.
What was the game-winning score in Giants vs Bills?
Josh Allen's 15-yard touchdown pass to Quintin Morris with 3:48 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 14–9 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Giants vs Bills?
Stefon Diggs led the game with 20.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 6, on 10 catches for 100 yards. Josh Allen was next with 14.9 (QB13). See Stefon Diggs's 2023 game log.
Who led Giants vs Bills in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tyrod Taylor (NYG) led all passers with 24 of 36 for 200 yards. Saquon Barkley (NYG) led in rushing with 24 carries for 93 yards. Stefon Diggs (BUF) led in receiving with 10 catches for 100 yards.
How many fantasy points did Stefon Diggs score against the Giants?
Stefon Diggs scored 20.0 points in PPR leagues, 15.0 in half-PPR and 10.0 in standard scoring against the Giants in Week 6 of the 2023 season, on 10 catches for 100 yards. He drew 55% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Giants vs Bills?
Quintin Morris outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.5 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+6.8). Saquon Barkley fell furthest short, with 13.8 points on 23.1 xFP (−9.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Giants vs Bills?
Stefon Diggs had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 26.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bills come back to beat the Giants?
The Bills' chances of winning fell as low as 19% in the fourth quarter. Josh Allen's 15-yard touchdown pass to Quintin Morris in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Josh Allen's 15-yard touchdown pass to Quintin Morris then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Giants vs Bills?
The Giants won the turnover battle 2–0: the Bills gave the ball away 2 times and the Giants not at all. The Bills won the game anyway.
What was the turning point of Giants vs Bills?
Josh Allen's 15-yard touchdown pass to Quintin Morris with 3:48 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bills' win probability from 28% to 93%.
What is the all-time Giants vs Bills record?
The Bills lead the all-time series 8–7 across 15 meetings since 1970, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.
Have the Giants and Bills played in the Super Bowl?
Yes, once: the Giants won Super Bowl XXV 20–19 over the Bills after the 1990 season.
When did the Giants and Bills last play before this game?
Before Week 6 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on September 15, 2019, when the Bills beat the Giants 28–14.