that Buffalo Bills Monday night the 23rd-20th was set for a decisive victory over the New York Jets, but it was the officiating that irritated fans who watched the drama unfold.
The Jets’ final drive had four penalties, including an offsetting foul. Aaron Rogers Bills cornerback Taron Johnson ended up throwing an interception while attempting to target Mike Williams.
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) with safety Taylor Rapp (middle) and linebacker Terrel Bernard during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It’s reacting. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Those penalties destroyed both teams and the NFL world took notice. Each team was awarded 11 penalty kicks during the match. The Bills committed 11 penalties for 94 yards and the Jets committed 11 penalties for 110 yards.
At the end of the day, Josh Allen ran for a first down to keep the final drive going. Buffalo kneed the ball to play the rest of the way and the game was over.
The Bills led 20-17 at halftime, but each team scored just three points in the final two quarters.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) next to New York Jets defensive tackle Reckie Fortu (right) and cornerback Brandin Echols (bottom) during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Reacting after converting a first down. , October 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Allen went 19-of-25 for 215 passing yards and two touchdown passes. One pass to Dawson Knox and the other to Mack Hollins. He ran for 18 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Bills running back Ray Davis led the team with 97 rushing yards on 20 carries. He also had three catches for 55 yards. The touchdown catches by Knox and Hollins were the only receptions in the game.
Rodgers kept the Jets in an improbable game. Hail Mary touchdown pass Just before halftime. But that grandeur disappeared in the second half.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
He went 23-of-35 for 294 passing yards and touchdown passes to Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson. Each wide receiver had over 100 yards receiving.
Lazard had six catches for 114 yards and Wilson had eight catches for 107 yards.
New York was looking to win after a Robert Saleh shot and may have had the upper hand in the game, but kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals.
New York Jets place kicker Greg Jewellein (9) reacts after missing a field goal attempt against Thomas Morstead during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Buffalo currently sits in first place in the AFC East with a 4-2 record. New York fell to 2-4.
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