New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills, Week 18 2025
New York Jets
Away
8
Buffalo Bills
HomeWon
35
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Bills | 7 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 35 |
NYJ 8BUF 35 Final
Passing leader
28.9PPR pts
22/29, 259 YDS, 4 TD
Top fantasy scorer
25.4PPR pts
21 ATT, 151 YDS, 2 REC, 23 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Jets leader
Brady Cook
9.1PPR pts
11/22, 60 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
T.J. Sanders
1 SACK, 1 TKL
Bills 35, Jets 8: Buffalo leads from start to finish
Buffalo led 21–0 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored New York 14–8 after the break to win 35–8. The Bills finished with a 470–122 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.
New York didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter.
The Jets went 5-for-13 on third down, while the Bills kept the ball for 38:20 and finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 10 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +3.8 yards/play BUF 6.5 · NYJ 2.7
- +348 total yards BUF 470 · NYJ 122
- +8% third-down rate BUF 46% · NYJ 38%
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Jets | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 122 | Total yards | 470 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 46% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 46 | Plays | 72 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 21:40 | Time of possession | 38:20 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored five touchdowns; the Jets scored one touchdown.
| Time | Team | Play | NYJ | BUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:17 | BUF | Mitchell Trubisky → Dawson Knox, 17-yard TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:43 | BUF | Ty Johnson 6-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Prater XP | 0 | 14 |
| 4:58 | BUF | Mitchell Trubisky → Ray Davis, 2-yard TD Extends leadMatt Prater XP | 0 | 21 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:46 | BUF | Mitchell Trubisky → Gabe Davis, 2-yard TD Extends leadMitchell Trubisky → Keon Coleman, 2-pt conversion | 0 | 29 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:05 | BUF | Mitchell Trubisky → Ty Johnson, 6-yard TD Extends lead2-pt try failed | 0 | 35 |
| 7:33 | NYJ | Brady Cook → Andrew Beck, 2-yard TDBrady Cook → Quentin Skinner, 2-pt conversion | 8 | 35 |
Fantasy Points: Jets vs Bills, Week 18 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Mitchell Trubisky28.9 PTSQB1
- Ray Davis25.4 PTSRB3
- Ty Johnson19.6 PTSRB6
- Gabe Davis15.1 PTSWR13
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Trubisky | 28.9 | QB1 | 22/29 | 259 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 142.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Brady Cook | 9.1 | QB24 | 11/22 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 71.4 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | 25.4 | RB3 | RB | 21 | 151 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Ty Johnson | 19.6 | RB6 | RB | 13 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Gabe Davis | 15.1 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 41 | 1 | |
| Dawson Knox | 10.4 | TE12 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Keon Coleman | 8.9 | WR32 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 49 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Kincaid | 7.8 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 48 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaiah Williams | 7.4 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 24 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Andrew Beck | 7.2 | RB32 | RB | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Keleki Latu | 6.1 | TE27 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 | |
| Khalil Herbert | 5.6 | RB49 | RB | 12 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| John Metchie | 5.0 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| Reggie Gilliam | 3.6 | RB58 | RB | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Quentin Skinner | 2.0 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Kene Nwangwu | 1.8 | RB71 | RB | 7 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| James Cook | 1.5 | RB72 | RB | 2 | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Joshua Palmer | 1.1 | WR103 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jackson Hawes | 1.0 | TE62 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Arian Smith | 0.2 | WR108 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adonai Mitchell | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
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+12.8Mitchell Trubisky28.9 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.6Khalil Herbert5.6 PTS vs 11.2 xFP
- Highest expected volume17.0 xFPRay Davis25.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray DavisBUF · RB | 25.4 | 17.0 | +8.4 | — | 49% car | — | 0 | 21 | 49% | 2 | 7% |
| Mitchell TrubiskyBUF · QB | 28.9 | 16.1 | +12.8 | — | 29 att | — | 29 | 5 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Gabe DavisBUF · WR | 15.1 | 11.9 | +3.2 | — | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 25% |
| Isaiah WilliamsNYJ · WR | 7.4 | 11.9 | −4.5 | — | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 32% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 19.6 | 11.8 | +7.8 | — | 30% car | — | 0 | 13 | 30% | 2 | 7% |
| Brady CookNYJ · QB | 9.1 | 11.7 | −2.6 | — | 22 att | — | 22 | 3 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Khalil HerbertNYJ · RB | 5.6 | 11.2 | −5.6 | — | 52% car | — | 0 | 12 | 52% | 2 | 9% |
| John Metchie IIINYJ · WR | 5.0 | 6.8 | −1.8 | — | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 18% |
| Keon ColemanBUF · WR | 8.9 | 6.8 | +2.1 | — | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Kene NwangwuNYJ · RB | 1.8 | 6.2 | −4.4 | — | 30% car | — | 0 | 7 | 30% | 1 | 5% |
| Adonai MitchellNYJ · WR | 0.0 | 5.1 | −5.1 | — | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 7.8 | 5.1 | +2.7 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Joshua PalmerBUF · WR | 1.1 | 5.1 | −4.0 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Keleki LatuBUF · TE | 6.1 | 5.1 | +1.0 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Arian SmithNYJ · WR | 0.2 | 4.1 | −3.9 | — | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 9% |
| Andrew BeckNYJ · RB | 7.2 | 3.4 | +3.8 | — | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 10.4 | 3.4 | +7.0 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Reggie GilliamBUF · RB | 3.6 | 3.0 | +0.6 | — | 5% car | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4% |
| Jackson HawesBUF · TE | 1.0 | 1.7 | −0.7 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Quentin SkinnerNYJ · WR | 4.0 | 1.7 | +2.3 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 1.5 | 1.3 | +0.2 | — | 5% car | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Jets 22 targets and 23 carries; Bills 28 targets and 43 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Brady Cook
11 of 22 passing for 60 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 7 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.
No interceptions after 7 in the previous four games.
Mitchell Trubisky Ran hot
22 of 29 passing for 259 yards, 4 touchdowns; 5 carries for 5 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Isaiah Williams Volume, no payoff
7 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 24 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Khalil Herbert Unlucky
2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 12 carries (52% of the team's) for 42 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in carries (12).
Ray Davis Ran hot
2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards and 1 touchdown; 21 carries (49% of the team's) for 151 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in carries (21). Best fantasy game of the season.
Gabe Davis
7 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Season high in targets (7). Best fantasy game of the season.
Ty Johnson Ran hot
2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards and 1 touchdown; 13 carries (30% of the team's) for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in carries (13). Best fantasy game of the season.
Adonai Mitchell Unlucky
3 targets (14% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Jets D | Bills D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.8 | 13.6 |
| RBs | 28.0 | 24.4 |
| WRs | 29.8 | 25.9 |
| TEs | 15.2 | 7.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Buffalo opened at 84% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.
Bills win probability
Key Swings
- +11Trubisky → Knox, 17-yd TD83% → 93%Q1 8:17
- +5Johnson 6-yd TD run93% → 98%Q2 11:43
- +1Trubisky → Davis, 2-yd TD98% → >99%Q2 4:58
Swing in Bills win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New York Jets | Measure | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Plays | 72 |
| 50% | Pass rate | 40% |
| 2.3 | Yds / dropback | 8.9 |
| 3.0 | Yds / carry | 4.9 |
| 5/13 | Third downs | 6/13 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 26 more plays and gained 6.6 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- NYJ Williams 32% · Metchie 18% · Mitchell 14%
- BUF Davis 25% · Coleman 14% · Kincaid 11%
Possession Results
| Result | NYJ | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 5 |
| Field goals | 0 | 0 |
| Punts | 5 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 2 |
- The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 80 | 6:43 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q1 8:17 | 3 | 0 | 1:48 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 6:29 | 5 | 35 | 1:58 | Downs |
| NYJ | Q1 4:31 | 3 | 4 | 1:27 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 3:04 | 13 | 84 | 6:21 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q2 11:43 | 7 | 20 | 3:52 | Downs |
| BUF | Q2 7:51 | 5 | 51 | 2:53 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q2 4:58 | 13 | 34 | 4:33 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 0:25 | 2 | 2 | 0:25 | End of half |
| NYJ | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 24 | 2:11 | Downs |
| BUF | Q3 12:49 | 11 | 54 | 5:03 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q3 7:46 | 3 | -9 | 1:03 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 6:43 | 8 | 65 | 4:29 | Downs |
| NYJ | Q3 2:14 | 3 | 4 | 2:14 | Punt |
| BUF | Q4 15:00 | 5 | 55 | 2:55 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q4 12:05 | 10 | 48 | 4:32 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 7:33 | 12 | 46 | 7:33 | 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.
Jets vs Bills Head-to-Head
The Jets and Bills first met in 1960 and have played 131 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 73–58Bills lead, 131 meetings since 1960
- Postseason
- 1–0Bills won in 1981
- Largest Jets win
- 42–31985
- Largest Bills win
- 37–01989
Since 2021
8–2 Bills lead
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 10 Bills at Jets Upcoming
- Week 18 Jets at Bills Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 18 Jets at Bills BUF 35 NYJ 8 BUF W
- 2025 Wk 2 Bills at Jets, 2025 Wk 2 recap BUF 30 NYJ 10 BUF W
- 2024 Wk 17 Jets at Bills, 2024 Wk 17 recap BUF 40 NYJ 14 BUF W
- 2024 Wk 6 Bills at Jets, 2024 Wk 6 recap BUF 23 NYJ 20 BUF W
- 2023 Wk 11 Jets at Bills, 2023 Wk 11 recap BUF 32 NYJ 6 BUF W
- 2023 Wk 1 Bills at Jets, 2023 Wk 1 recap NYJ 22 BUF 16 NYJ W
- 2022 Wk 14 Jets at Bills, 2022 Wk 14 recap BUF 20 NYJ 12 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 9 Bills at Jets, 2022 Wk 9 recap NYJ 20 BUF 17 NYJ W
- 2021 Wk 18 Jets at Bills, 2021 Wk 18 recap BUF 27 NYJ 10 BUF W
- 2021 Wk 10 Bills at Jets, 2021 Wk 10 recap BUF 45 NYJ 17 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Jets | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 3-14 | Record | 12-5 |
| 17.6 | Points per game | 28.3 |
| 263.6 | Yards per game | 376.3 |
| 4.4 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 29.6 | Points allowed per game | 21.5 |
| 355.6 | Yards allowed per game | 293.1 |
Jets vs Bills Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −13.5Bills covered by 13.5
- Total
- 39.5Over: 43 points scored (by 3.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 26.5 | 35 | +8.5 |
| Jets | 13.0 | 8 | −5.0 |
The Bills beat their implied total and the Jets fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 6 meetings: Jets 3–3 ATS, unders 4–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New York Jets
- Against the spread
- 1–5
- Over/under
- 5–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–5
- ATS on the road
- 0–3
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 3–3
- Over/under
- 4–2
- ATS as favorite
- 3–3
- ATS at home
- 1–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Jets vs Bills Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in New York and Week 18 in Buffalo. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Jets or Bills player start in Week 10? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Jets and Bills defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Jets vs Bills Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Jets vs Bills Week 18 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 35–8 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Highmark Stadium (Old) in Orchard Park, NY, on January 4, 2026. See the Bills' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Jets vs Bills?
The final score was Bills 35, Jets 8. The Bills led 21–0 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 8, Bills 14.
What happened in the Jets vs Bills game?
Buffalo led 21–0 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored New York 14–8 after the break to win 35–8. The Bills finished with a 470–122 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Mitchell Trubisky led all players with 22 of 29 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 5 rushing yards.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Bills?
Mitchell Trubisky led the game with 28.9 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 18, on 22 of 29 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 5 rushing yards. Ray Davis was next with 25.4 (RB3). See Mitchell Trubisky's 2025 game log.
Who led Jets vs Bills in passing, rushing and receiving?
Mitchell Trubisky (BUF) led all passers with 22 of 29 for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns. Ray Davis (BUF) led in rushing with 21 carries for 151 yards. Keon Coleman (BUF) led in receiving with 2 catches for 49 yards.
How many fantasy points did Mitchell Trubisky score against the Jets?
Mitchell Trubisky scored 28.9 fantasy points against the Jets in Week 18 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 22 of 29 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 5 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jets vs Bills?
Mitchell Trubisky outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.9 PPR points on 16.1 xFP (+12.8). Khalil Herbert fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 11.2 xFP (−5.6). 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 Jets vs Bills?
Ray Davis had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 17.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 25.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bills beat the Jets?
The Bills beat the Jets 35–8 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 2.7 and outgained them 470–122.
What is the all-time Jets vs Bills record?
The Bills lead the all-time series 73–58 across 131 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Jets and Bills last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on September 14, 2025, when the Bills beat the Jets 30–10.
Have the Jets and Bills met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1981 playoffs. The Jets are 0–1 against the Bills in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Jets vs Bills?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −13.5, making the Buffalo Bills 13.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 39.5. That implied about 26.5 points for the Bills and 13.0 for the Jets.
Did Jets vs Bills go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 3.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Jets vs Bills?
The Bills covered by 13.5 against the closing line of Bills −13.5. The final margin was 27 points.