The Buffalo Bill strengthened their position at the top of the AFC East as they avoided a third straight defeat with a 23-20 win over divisional rivals the New York Jets.
Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 294 yards, gave the Jets – who fired head coach Robert Saleh last week – hope with a Hail Mary pass for touchdown on the brink of half-time, but they fell to a third consecutive loss.
Opposing quarterback Josh Allen ran for a touchdown in the opening quarter, but Rodgers put the Jets ahead at the end of the period as he connected with Garrett Wilson from five yards, Greg Zuerlein having opened the scoring with an early field goal.
FINAL: @BuffaloBills win a close one on Monday Night! #BUFvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/n4grvEOYIr — NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2024 The Bills hit back and looked to be heading to the half-time interval with a healthy lead, Allen connecting with Mack Hollins and – with just 21 seconds left on the clock – Dawson Knox for touchdowns and a 20-10 cushion.