In the battle between AFC East foes, the Bills came out on top 23-20 despite some very sloppy play from both teams.
The Jets opened the game with a field goal on their first drive, a good sign of progress with their new offensive play-caller Todd Downing. The Bills answered right back with a Josh Allen rushing touchdown to take a 7-3 lead, but the Jets countered with a Garrett Wilson receiving touchdown of their own to make the score 10-7.
From there, the game started to get weird. The Bills drove down the field in part due to a broken-play pass from Josh Allen to running back Ray Davis, and they capped the drive with an Allen touchdown to Mack Hollins. The Bills went on to add another touchdown right before halftime with an Allen throw to Knox, giving Buffalo a 10-point lead.
The Jets got the ball with around 20 seconds left in the half, but amazingly New York, executed a scoring drive with that little time. Aaron Rodgers heaved a Hail Mary with no time left on the clock, and Allen Lazard came down with the ball in the end zone, making it a three-point Bills lead at halftime.
The second half got even uglier. as each team only scored three points, with Rodgers throwing a game-ending interception when an open Mike Williams slipped with two minutes left, essentially sealing the game.
The Jets and Bills each committed 11 penalties for a combined 204 yards, including several pass interferences, roughing the passers, and personal fouls. Both teams also missed kicks, as Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals and Tyler Bass missed a field goal and an extra point.
Ultimately, the Bills move to 4-2 and grab a 1.5-game lead as AFC East leaders, while the Jets fall to 2-4 and are now in third place. New York will play in Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football next week, while the Bills host the Titans.
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Jets vs. Bills score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
| Bills | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| Jets | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
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FINAL: Bills 23, Jets 20
11:29 p.m. : Josh Allen seals the deal with a first-down run, and the Bills are going to win!
11:21 p.m. : INTERCEPTION! Bills CB Taron Johnson picks off Aaron Rodgers on a deep pass after Mike Williams falls down. Bills take over at the two-minute warning.
11:13 p.m. : On the first play of the Jets drive, an Aaron Rodgers fumble is overturned and ruled incomplete pass. The Jets end up getting a first down thanks to a Bills pass interference, allowing New York to get to midfield. There are now over 20 accepted penalties combined in this game, at least 10 by both teams.
11:06 p.m .: FIELD GOAL! After a roughing-the-passer penalty gives the Bills a first-and-goal, the Jets deny a touchdown and force a Bills field goal attempt. Bills 23, Jets 20 .
11:00 p.m. : The Bills are driving as four plays has Buffalo in Jets territory.
10:53 p.m. : Jets fail to score again as Zuerlein misses another field goal, this one from 43 yards out. Score remains tied at 20.
10:51 p.m. : After a penalty backed New York up 10 yards, Aaron Rodgers completes a big play to Allen Lazard on third-and-long to move the Jets into Bills territory.
10:46 p.m. : Bills drive goes backwards as multiple penalties result in a third-and-20, and Buffalo is forced to punt following a short gain on third down. Bills now have 10 penalties for 84 yards on the game.
End of third quarter: Bills 20, Jets 20
10:37 p.m. : After a holding penalty wipes out a Jets touchdown, New York has to settle for a field goal, but Greg Zuerlein misses one from 32 yards out. Garrett Wilson is slow to get off the field following a third-down incompletion in the endzone.
10:29 p.m. : The Jets are in business once again as Rodgers finds Wilson twice for a combined 39 yards to start the drive.
10:25 p.m. : New York forces the Bills to go three-and-out and punt, in part due to offsetting penalties on the drive.
10:16 p.m. : FIELD GOAL! New York can't punch the ball into the endzone, leading to a Greg Zuerlein 22-yard field goal to tie the game. Bills 20, Jets 2 0.
10:14 p.m. : On third-and-2, Breece Hall has a big, 42-yard run to set the Jets up with a first-and-goal from the three-yard-line.
10:12 p.m. : The Jets appear to go three-and-out, but roughing-the-passer is called on the Bills to give the Jets a brand new set of downs. Troy Aikman is among those who believe a penalty shouldn't have been called.
10:07 p.m. : An offensive pass interference penalty stalls the Bills drive as the Jets force a field goal attempt. However, Tyler Bass's 47-yard attempt is no-good and Buffalo's lead remains three.
9:59 p.m. : The Bills open the second half with another big play as Josh Allen finds Curtis Samuel deep down the field for a 38-yard gain.
HALFTIME: Bills 20, Jets 17
9:42 p.m. : TOUCHDOWN! With just eight seconds left in the half, Aaron Rodgers throws another of his infamous Hail Mary touchdowns, this time to Allen Lazard. That's his fourth Hail Mary touchdown of his career. Bills 20, Jets 17.
9:36 p.m. : TOUCHDOWN! Josh Allen finds Dawson Knox in the endzone on third-and-11 just before the half to take a 20-10 lead. Bills 20, Jets 10 .
9:33 p.m. : The Bills are driving before the half as a two Jets pass interference penalties have Buffalo deep in Jets territory.
9:19 p.m. : The Jets open their drive with a good return by Isaiah Davis and a big pass to Breece Hall. However, a busted flea flicker and a Bills sack stalls the drive and forces the Jets to punt.
9:12 p.m. : TOUCHDOWN! Josh Allen finds Mack Hollins on thrid-and-goal from the 8-yard-line to retake the lead, but Tyler Bass's extra point is blocked. Bills 13, Jets 10 .
9:04 p.m. : Bills produce a huge play as Allen finds Ray Davis down the field for a 42-yard gain to flip the field and get into Jets territory.
8:59 p.m. : Jets convert a third-and-five to start the second quarter thanks to a Garrett Wilson 14-yard catch. However, the Bills stop the Jets from moving the ball any further and force a punt for the first time tonight.
End of first quarter: Jets 10, Bills 7
8:49 p.m. : Josh Allen found Curtis Samuel short of the sticks on thrid-and-10 as the Bills go three-and-out and the Jets force the first punt of the game.
8:43 p.m. : TOUCHDOWN! A Rodgers six-yard pass to Garrett Wilson on third down is initially ruled incomplete, but after review, it is overturned to a touchdown! Jets 10, Bills 7 .
8:41 p.m. : The Jets are looking to counter right back thanks to a Breece Hall 21-yard catch-and-run to get the Jets near midfield. Then, a Hall 24-yard run has the Jets with a 1st-and-goal at the 6.
8:32 p.m. : TOUCHDOWN! A Ray Davis 15-yard run set the Bills up at the one-yard line, and despite an illegal formation Buffalo ultimately scores on a one-yard Josh Allen run. Bills 7, Jets 3 .
8:27 p.m. : The Bills are countering with a drive of their own. Without James Cook, running baks Ty Johnson and Ray Davis have run the ball well to set Buffalo up in the red zone.
8:22 p.m. : FIELD GOAL! The drive stalls after a Rodgers incomplete pass to Hall, but Greg Zuerlein makes a 34-yard field goal. Jets 3, Bills 0 .
8:20 p.m. : The Jets are driving. Aaron Rodgers passes to Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard along with a few Breece Hall runs has New York set up in the Red Zone.
8:15 p.m. : We are underway! The Bills kick off to the Jets for a touchback and New York will get the ball first.
6:47 p.m. : For the Jets, starting right tackle Morgan Moses is active after missing the past two weeks with an MCL sprain, and linebacker C.J. Mosley is active after missing three straight games with a toe injury. However, starting slot cornerback Michael Carter II is inactive with a back injury.
6:45 p.m. : Although Cook is inactive, wide receiver Khalil Shakir is active after missing last week. Shakir is the Bills' leading receiver on the season with 230 yards and two touchdowns. Star defensive tackle Ed Oliver will miss the game as expected.
6:43 p.m .: Despite practicing on Saturday, Bills running back James Cook is an inactive for Monday night due to a toe injury, which explains why Buffalo elevated Gore.
6:12 p.m.: The Bills elevated rookie running back Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad, making this Gore's first ever NFL game.
Jets vs. Bills start time
- Date : Monday, Oct. 14
- Time : 8:15 p.m. ET
The NFL's Week 6 "Monday Night Football" game between the Jets and Bills is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET.
What channel is Jets vs. Bills on today?
ESPN will have the broadcast of Jets vs. Bills in East Rutherford, just as the network did last year. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will once again be on the call with Lisa Salter as the sideline reporter.
NFL Monday Night Football schedule 2024
| Week | Date | Matchup |
| 1 | 9/9 | Jets at 49ers |
| 2 | 9/16 | Falcons at Eagles |
| 3 | 9/23 | Jaguars at Bills |
| 3 | 9/23 | Commanders at Bengals |
| 4 | 9/30 | Titans at Dolphins |
| 4 | 9/30 | Seahawks at Lions |
| 5 | 10/7 | Saints at Chiefs |
| 6 | 10/14 | Bills at Jets |
| 7 | 10/21 | Ravens at Buccaneers |
| 7 | 10/21 | Chargers at Cardinals |
| 8 | 10/28 | Giants at Steelers |
| 9 | 11/4 | Buccaneers at Chiefs |
| 10 | 11/11 | Dolphins at Rams |
| 11 | 11/18 | Texans at Cowboys |
| 12 | 11/25 | Ravens at Chargers |
| 13 | 12/2 | Browns at Broncos |
| 14 | 12/9 | Bengals at Cowboys |
| 15 | 12/16 | Bears at Vikings |
| 15 | 12/16 | Falcons at Raiders |
| 16 | 12/23 | Saints at Packers |
| 17 | 12/30 | Lions at 49ers |
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