5 takeaways from the Bills’ 23-20 win over the Jets
The Buffalo Bills (4-2) faced another prime-time football matchup on “Monday Night Football” in Week 6. The team traveled to face the New York Jets (2-4) at MetLife Stadium.
There were of off-field headlines going on with both teams… namely the Jets. Even so, the Bills escaped with a win.
With that, here are five takeaways from the Bills’ win over the Jets:
Ray Davis
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Ray Davis #22 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a catch during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Bills did not have James Cook (toe) at running back due to injury. Even so, third-round rooke Ray Davis stepped up and played the part. Davis shined on the ground, rushing for 97 yards on 20 carries. He also featured in the passing game, leading Buffalo with 55 receiving yards on three catches.
Davis might need to get more involved.
Wind plays a part
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a missed field goal during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Between both teams, four kicks were missed. Relating to both the scoreboard and the momentum, that changes a game.
End of half… woof
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Xavier Gipson #82 of the New York Jets celebrates with Allen Lazard #10, Michael Carter II #30 and head coach Robert Saleh after scoring the game winning touchdown on a 65-yard punt return during the overtime quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bills 22-16 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Bills cannot have mistakes late like this.
While the win was still grabbed by Buffalo, New York scored on a “Hail Mary” pass at the end of the first half. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a knack for those, and kudos for the Bills for not letting it bite them… but come on.
Not very disciplined
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks on in the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Along with that, it was an ugly game. Head coach Sean McDermott needs to get the flags sorted out. Both teams took 11 penalties. The Bills lost 94 yards on them.
Still on top
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Regardless of it all, the Bills entered this one on a two-game losing streak. That allowed the Jets to be in striking distance of the top spot in the AFC East. Not so fast, though. That’s still Buffalo’s place.