When the undefeated Jets came to Buffalo, no one expected a 49-17 beatdown — but that’s exactly what unfolded in Week 9 as New York overwhelmed the Bills on both sides of the ball.
From the opening drive, the Jets set the tone. Curtis Martin broke loose early and never looked back. The star running back logged 33 carries for a monstrous 276 yards and 5 touchdowns, slicing through the Bills’ defense at will. Whether bouncing off tackles, stretching runs to the outside, or powering through the middle, Martin was unstoppable.
Quarterback Vinny Testaverde was efficient and deadly when called upon. He finished 5-for-8 with 167 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions — one of those scoring strikes a 63-yard bomb to Laveranues Coles that extended the early lead.
Wayne Chrebet also contributed with a clutch 36-yard TD grab just before halftime.
By halftime, it was already 21-3. And the second half got even worse for Buffalo.
The Jets defense played fast and physical. Cornerback Otis Smith led the charge with 2 sacks, while Sean Ellis and Aaron Glenn each added one — Glenn also snagging a second-half interception to halt any Bills momentum.
Buffalo’s lone bright spots came in the form of Eric Moulds and Peerless Price. Moulds hauled in 95 yards receiving and a late touchdown, while Price returned a kickoff 96 yards to the house — a momentary flash in an otherwise dismal game.
Despite their efforts, the Bills offense was outgained 443 to 218, and their 6 total rushing yards told the story of a team completely shut down at the line of scrimmage.
Scoring Summary
| QTR | Team | Scoring Play | Drive | T.O.P. | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | NYJ | C. Martin 5 yd run | 13 plays, 72 yards | 4:23 | NYJ 7–0 |
| 2nd | NYJ | L. Coles 63 yd reception | 3 plays, 79 yards | 0:43 | NYJ 14–0 |
| 2nd | NYJ | W. Chrebet 36 yd reception | 2 plays, 55 yards | 0:26 | NYJ 21–0 |
| 2nd | BUF | S. Christie 26 yd FG | 10 plays, 69 yards | 0:44 | NYJ 21–3 |
| 3rd | NYJ | C. Martin 19 yd run | 7 plays, 72 yards | 2:48 | NYJ 28–3 |
| 4th | NYJ | C. Martin 58 yd run | 1 play, 58 yards | 0:10 | NYJ 35–3 |
| 4th | BUF | P. Price 96 yd kick return | — | 0:18 | NYJ 35–10 |
| 4th | NYJ | C. Martin 13 yd run | 5 plays, 42 yards | 0:45 | NYJ 42–10 |
| 4th | BUF | E. Moulds 11 yd reception | 3 plays, 76 yards | 0:26 | NYJ 42–17 |
| 4th | NYJ | C. Martin 12 yd run | 3 plays, 36 yards | 0:24 | NYJ 49–17 |
Game Leaders
| Jets Top Performers | Stats |
|---|---|
| Curtis Martin (HB) | 33 car, 276 yds, 5 TD |
| Vinny Testaverde (QB) | 5/8, 167 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT |
| Laveranues Coles (WR) | 2 rec, 95 yds, 1 TD |
| Wayne Chrebet (WR) | 2 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD |
| O. Smith (CB) | 4 TKL, 2 Sacks |
| A. Glenn (CB) | 1 INT, 2 TKL |
| Bills Top Performers | Stats |
|---|---|
| Rob Johnson (QB) | 212 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Eric Moulds (WR) | 5 rec, 95 yds, 1 TD |
| P. Price (WR) | 96 yd KR TD |
The Jets move to 8-0 with a statement win on the road, while the Bills fall to 4-5 and now face a long road back to playoff contention. For New York, the formula remains clear: feed Martin, take deep shots when needed, and let a hungry defense control the rest.
Wow, what a game by the Jets! Curtis Martin was a beast out there, just tearing up the Bills like it was nothin’. That 276 yards and 5 TDs is unreal, just shows who’s boss. Testaverde played smart too, not givin’ the ball away and makin’ those big throws. The defense was on point, crushin’ Buffalo’s hopes. Everyone keeps doubtin’ the Jets, but 8-0 is no fluke! Let’s keep rollin’ all the way to the Super Bowl! Go Jets! 🏈💪
LOL, did the Bills even show up for this game? Curtis Martin just put up video game numbers… 276 yards and FIVE TDs? That’s not fair, dude’s playing on rookie mode 😂. And Testaverde only needed 5 completions to flex his own highlight reel. Jets playing chess while Buffalo’s still figuring out checkers.
That Price KR was spicy tho, just sad it was a blip in the chaos. Can we talk about how the Jets’ D made the Bills’ O-line look like Swiss cheese? Otis Smith out here looking like prime Lawrence Taylor with 2 sacks. LMAO. Hard L for the Bills. Keep feeding Curtis and keep that win streak alive! 💪 NYJ 8-0 is just FACTS.
Are. You. Kidding. Me? That was a masterclass from the Jets. We rolled into Buffalo, they thought they’d test our undefeated streak, and BOOM – Curtis Martin just turned into a freight train! 276 yards and 5 touchdowns. FIVE! Testaverde dropping bombs like it’s nothing – Coles and Chrebet schooling their coverage. Our defense clamping down, Bills didn’t stand a chance against that D-line pressure.
Buffalo fans can cry all they want about the refs and injuries, but we shut them down fair and square. You can’t stop this Jets train, you can only hope to contain it. This season’s OURS. 8-0 baby, and we’re not looking back. ✈️ #JetUp
Alright, let’s dig into the real meat here. Forget the score and talk trench warfare — the Jets absolutely schooled the Bills on gap integrity and reactive lateral movement. Take a look at the offensive line for the Jets, pure poetry in motion. They were clockwork on those zone-stretch plays, especially during Martin’s 58-yard TD burst. Just textbook seal blocking and back-end cut-offs. You notice that LG stalling the DT at the 4-tech? Beautiful. But everyone’s talking Curtis, Curtis, Curtis — let’s focus on the other side: Otis Smith showed us how a corner blitz should be executed. The guy’s timing was impeccable, slipping through the protection scheme like a seasoned vet. And about the Bills, that totaled 6 rushing yards? No second-level blocks, no movement up front. D-line had lanes closed before the snap. It’s Playbook 101. You’re not winning games until you manage to neutralize the defensive front and give your back some daylight.
Let me just pop my favorite Curtis Martin highlight reel into the VCR and bask in the glory of our Week 9 beatdown of the Bills! 49-17, baby! And, of course, it’s all thanks to CURTIS. FREAKING. MARTIN.
276 yards on 33 carries and five touchdowns? Is Martin human, or was he secretly sent from the future to do what he does best — make Bills defenders wish they’d become accountants instead of football players? The man was a cheat code out there. Curtis was slicing and dicing like Sunday dinner depended on it, and it practically did — for us, at least.
Now, brace yourselves. Yes, Vinny Testaverde is once again somehow getting credit because he went 5-for-8 for 167 yards and *checks notes* no picks. Sure, there was that 63-yard bomb to Coles, a beauty, downright shocking even! But let’s be real, Vinny isn’t forgiven that easily. The defense could’ve played QB and we still would’ve won with what Martin accomplished.
Shoutout to our defense for getting after it like they were late for dinner reservations — two sacks from Otis Smith, an interception from Aaron Glenn? YES. PLEASE. But let’s not pretend the Bills were exactly world-beaters against our feisty bunch.
Buffalo had their moments — let’s give Peerless Price a golf clap for that 96-yard kick return and Eric Moulds for getting a late TD. But 6 rushing yards total for the Bills? Did they bring their running game or did it miss the bus to the stadium?
As we keep riding high at 8-0, let’s remind ourselves — this season is a Curtis Martin Disney movie, and we’re all just lucky enough to be watching it unfold. Vinny, kindly keep handing the ball off, don’t fumble my hopes and dreams, and maybe, just maybe, this season won’t end with me buying another new remote from throwing the old one at the TV.
WOW!!! Can ya’ll BELIEVE that shellacking the Jets put on the Bills?! Back in MY DAY, this would’ve been called a good ol’ fashioned WHOOPING!!! Curtis Martin was running through that defense like it was Swiss CHEESE! Those kinda GAMES are what makes football GREAT! NOT these fancy-fancy statistical breakdowns and computers! Just STRAIGHT-UP POWER RUNNING and some DEEP bombs by ol’ Testaverde.
The DEFENSE too!! Otis Smith and Aaron Glenn were HANDED out sacks and interceptions like Thanksgiving DINNER! This is the kinda gridiron BATTLE I remember from the days of yore, where DEFENSES hit HARD and it was perfectly LEGAL!!
And the Bills… sigh… they tried, but once you get down like THAT, it’s TOUGH to claw back. Johnson managed to move the ball a bit, but you can’t RELY just on your passing game… SMASHMOUTH football means BALANCE… and demanding some respect at the line of scrimmage.
Now, where’s MY John Madden VHS tape? FLIP it in and let’s talk about the REAL legends. THAT’S the problem with the league today… TOO MUCH glitz, not enough GRIT. Let’s hope the Jets and their OLD SCHOOL style keep ROLLING!