EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Buffalo Bills head into tonight’s game against the New York Jets looking to avoid a three-game losing streak for the first time since Josh Allen became their starting quarterback.
The last time the Bills lost three in a row was back in 2018, but Allen missed three of those games due to an elbow injury. This time, it’s a healthy Allen who’s trying to steer Buffalo (3-2) back on track against the Jets (2-3). The Monday Night Football game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. Eastern and will be shown on ESPN.
Several streaming services will broadcast the game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).
The Jets are dealing with changes of their own. They’ll be playing their first game under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, who took over after Robert Saleh was fired following a disappointing 2-3 start. A win today could tie the Jets with the Bills for the top spot in the AFC East, making this matchup crucial for both teams.
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Bills – Jets Matchup Preview
This game will likely come down to how well Josh Allen can handle the Jets’ defense, which is ranked second in the league against the pass. Although Allen hasn’t thrown an interception this season, Buffalo’s passing game has been somewhat out of sync, with only 42 passing first downs in five games—their fewest since 2018. On the other side, Aaron Rodgers faces a tough challenge against a Bills defense that ranks in the top 15 in both passing and scoring defense.
The Bills have an edge in the turnover battle, sitting at +7, while the Jets are even. This might be a key factor in what is expected to be a close game.
Bills – Jets Last Game Recap
Bills: C.J. Stroud passed for 331 yards and a touchdown, and Ka’imi Fairbairn nailed a 59-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 23-20 victory for the Houston Texans over the Bills on Sunday. The Texans (4-1) had built a 20-3 lead following a third-quarter field goal, but the Bills stormed back with 17 unanswered points to tie the game with around 3½ minutes remaining. Stroud was flagged for intentional grounding on third down, leading to a fourth-and-15 and pushing the Texans out of field goal range with less than a minute on the clock. Houston’s punt pinned the Bills at their own 3-yard line, and after three incomplete passes, Buffalo punted back to the Texans. A 5-yard run by Dare Ogunbowale set up Fairbairn’s winning kick.
Jets: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has lost both times he has played in London and returned to the East Coast “banged up” after throwing three interceptions in a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Jets are 2-3), and Rodgers said after the game he has a low ankle sprain, a week after dealing with a swollen knee. “We’re playing below our potential. Too many mistakes,” Rodgers said. “We’re slow starters. Too many mental errors. Just too many mistakes in general. That’s hard to overcome, and then you know for me, I’ve got to take care of the football. Can’t turn the ball over three times and win in this league.”
Bills – Jets Players to Watch
Bills: WR Khalil Shakir is back after missing last week with a right ankle injury. He has been Josh Allen’s most reliable pass-catcher, having snagged 18 of 19 passes thrown in his direction with a team-leading 230 yards receiving and two touchdowns. If he’s out, Buffalo’s other receivers will have to find a way to make up for the production. The Bills receivers combined for four catches on 18 targets last week.
Jets: WR Garrett Wilson. The former Ohio State Buckeye has bounced back after a slow start to the season, and caught a career-high 13 passes for a season-high 101 yards on a career-high 22 targets last week. No Jets player has had 10 or more receptions in back-to-back games since Keyshawn Johnson did it in 1999.
How to Watch Bills – Jets
- Who: Bills vs. Jets
- When: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
- Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern
- Where: MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, N.J.
- Channel: ESPN
- Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).
Channel finder if you have cable
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About FuboTV
Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month) has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies and more.
About DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream, which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99; Choice for $84.99; Ultimate for $109.99; and premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts.
About Sling
Sling, which features promotional offers for new customers, has a Blue package for $20 for your first month ($40 after that) and an Orange package for the same price and deal. Get both the Blue and Orange packages for $27.50 for your first month ($55 after that).
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Information from the AP was included in this report and AI might have been used to assist with this story.
