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New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 29, 2024

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Dec 29, 2024 3:04 PM
The Buffalo Bills, sitting comfortably at 12-3, look to secure the AFC's No. 2 seed as they host the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. With an undefeated 7-0 home record, the Bills aim to maintain their momentum against the struggling Jets, who have struggled on the road with a 2-6 record. Expect a competitive matchup as the Bills strive to lock up their top spot in the AFC.
New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills

Current Odds

NYJ
BUF
Over
50.5
-141
Under
50.5
+100
NYJ
+31.5
+260
BUF
-32.5
+200
NYJ
ML
+598
BUF
ML
-

Jets vs Bills statistics

Stat Jets Bills
Points Per Game 19.5 31.3
Total Yards 325.2 370.7
Yards Passing 236.5 237.2
Yards Rushing 88.7 133.5
Points Allowed Per Game 22.9 22.1
Yards Allowed 329.1 362.5
Pass Yards Allowed 207.3 244.3
Rush Yards Allowed 121.8 118.3

Buffalo Bills recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/22/24 vs New England Patriots W 24-21
12/15/24 @ Detroit Lions W 48-42
12/8/24 @ Los Angeles Rams L 44-42
12/1/24 vs San Francisco 49ers W 35-10
11/17/24 vs Kansas City Chiefs W 30-21

New York Jets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/22/24 vs Los Angeles Rams L 19-9
12/15/24 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W 32-25
12/8/24 @ Miami Dolphins L 32-26 OT
12/1/24 vs Seattle Seahawks L 26-21
11/17/24 vs Indianapolis Colts L 28-27

Buffalo Bills injuries

  • Taylor Rapp (S): Questionable
  • Damar Hamlin (S): Questionable
  • Curtis Samuel (WR): Questionable
  • Cam Lewis (CB): Questionable
  • Baylon Spector (LB): Injured Reserve

New York Jets injuries

  • Davante Adams (WR): Questionable
  • Greg Zuerlein (PK): Questionable
  • Leki Fotu (DT): Injured Reserve
  • Sauce Gardner (CB): Questionable
  • Haason Reddick (DE): Questionable

Jets vs Bills game info

Type Info
Venue Highmark Stadium
Location Orchard Park, NY
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM
TV CBS
Temperature 55°
Chance of Rain 66%

Jets vs Bills predictions

The New York Jets are set to take on the Buffalo Bills, and all eyes will be on Aaron Rodgers as the team’s seasoned quarterback looks to make his mark. With an expected 32 pass attempts, Rodgers may land around 210 passing yards with a couple of touchdowns. He’ll need to manage the pressure from Buffalo’s defense and minimize any turnover risks, possibly one interception. The air game will likely see support from Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson, both projected to rake in around 60-plus receiving yards, which could be pivotal if the Jets hope to put a dent in the Bills’ defense. On the ground, Breece Hall is the one to keep an eye on, potentially gobbling up about 60 rushing yards and finding the end zone for a score, giving the Jets a ray of hope against a tough Buffalo squad.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills will be counting on Josh Allen to lead the charge, and his dual-threat capabilities usually mean danger for opposing defenses. Allen could be looking at roughly 266 passing yards and a couple of touchdowns alongside a solid rushing game, where he's expected to notch around 35 additional yards and perhaps a rushing touchdown. In the backfield, James Cook is poised for a strong showing himself, possibly adding up to nearly 71 rushing yards with a decent chance for a score. With the myriad of options Allen has in the receiving corps, Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid could be prime targets, especially with Shakir potentially racking up over 57 receiving yards. As the offensive line holds, Buffalo’s high-octane offense aims to keep their impeccable home record spotless.

So, predicting the winner of this clash might seem like stacking the odds, but the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium with their stellar 7-0 home record might be just too intimidating for the New York Jets to overcome. The Bills’ overall balance on both offense and defense, combined with Josh Allen’s versatility, seems to point towards a Buffalo victory. The Jets will certainly look to thwart this and pull off an upset, but given the current form and the stakes—a No. 2 seeding for the Bills—Buffalo is the favorite to walk away victorious in this NFL face-off. What do you think? Does the Bills' home advantage seal the deal, or will the Jets find a way to surprise us all?

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