The Buffalo Bills earned a decisive 23-20 victory over the New York Jets on Monday night, but it was the officiating that frustrated fans who tuned in to watch the drama unfold.
The Jets' final drive had four penalties, including an offset foul. Bills cornerback Taron Johnson tried to target Mike Williams and Aaron Rodgers ended up throwing an interception.
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 3, hits safety Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Rap, middle, linebacker Terrell Bernard and react. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penalties like this crushed both teams and caught the attention of the NFL world. During the match, each team was given 11 penalties. The Bills had 94 yards in 11 games and the Jets had 110 yards with 11 penalties.
At the end of the day, Josh Allen ran for a first down on the final drive. Buffalo played the rest of the time kneeling the ball, and the game ended.
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) faces New York Jets defensive tackle Leki Fotu (right) and cornerback Leki Fotu (right) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday. Reacts after scoring a first down next to Brandin Echols (below). , October 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Allen completed 19 of 25 for 215 passing yards and two touchdown passes (one to Dawson Knox and the other to Mack Hollins). He ran for 18 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground.
Bills running back Ray Davis led the team with 97 yards on 20 carries. He also had three catches for 55 yards. Knox and Hollins' touchdown catches were the only receptions of the game.
Rodgers kept the Jets in the game with an improbable Hail Mary touchdown pass just before halftime. However, that excitement 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 on Monday, October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
He completed 23 of 35 for 294 passing yards and completed 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 for a win after Robert Saleh was fired and may have had the upper hand in the game, but kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals.
New York Jets placekicker Greg misses a field goal attempt with Thomas Morstead during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.・Zerlein (9 years old) reacted. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Buffalo is currently in first place in the AFC East with 4 wins and 2 losses. New York lost 4-2.
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