Buffalo Bills must win to secure AFC's No. 2 seed against Jets

In Orchard Park, New York, the Buffalo Bills solidified their position in the playoffs by defeating the New York Jets with a commanding score of 40-14. The game took place during the final week of the regular season, showcasing a dominant performance from Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who was instrumental in the victory. Allen completed 16 of 27 passes for 182 yards, including two touchdown passes to Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman, while also scoring a rushing touchdown. The Bills capitalized on Jets' turnovers, scoring three touchdowns in under five minutes during the closing quarter of the game. The Jets, meanwhile, struggled with discipline throughout the match, accumulating 16 penalties for a total of 120 yards. Their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, who was looking to reach the milestone of 500 career touchdown passes, performed poorly, throwing an interception and ultimately being substituted in the fourth quarter for Tyrod Taylor. Taylor managed to throw two touchdowns, providing the Jets with their only points in a disheartening loss that marked their tumultuous season. The Jets finished the season with a disappointing 4-11 record. The Bills' victory not only secured them the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs but also marked their franchise's best regular season since 1990, finishing with a record of 13-3. With this performance, Allen made history himself, matching Peyton Manning for the third-most touchdown passes in a player’s first seven NFL seasons. Additionally, Allen became the first NFL player to record five consecutive seasons with at least 40 touchdowns, paralleled by his rushing touchdown that tied him with Thurman Thomas for the most rushing touchdowns in franchise history. With their playoff positioning confirmed, the Bills will now prepare to host the seventh-seeded team in the AFC in their upcoming playoff game. In contrast, the Jets face uncertainty with potential changes looming in their coaching staff and roster as they prepare to enter yet another offseason filled with questions after failing to meet expectations this year.