NFLGame PreviewsBUF VS NYJ Preview Week2 season 14-SEP-2025

Game Preview of Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets. Week 2 of 2025 NFL Season

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BUF

1-0-0
@
14SEP25
01:00pm
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NYJ

0-1-0
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Game Preview

The Bills visit the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 14 (1:00 p.m. ET) at MetLife Stadium. Buffalo rides the high of a wild comeback. New York comes home believing Justin Fields gives them a real shot.

 

Early 2025 traits point to fireworks. Buffalo ranks top-10 in explosive passing and runs a lot of no-huddle, which means more snaps. The Jets answer with a top-tier pass rush and a ground game built for chunk plays with Breece Hall.

 

In the trenches, it’s strength on strength. The Jets convert pressure into sacks at a high rate, but the Bills have protected well with only a 2.1% sack rate allowed (sample 47). If protection holds, Josh Allen can hit shot plays. If it breaks, his legs become the Plan B.

 

Injuries add noise. Buffalo lists starters Shaq Thompson and Tre’Davious White as questionable, plus WR Khalil Shakir. New York is down G Alijah Vera-Tucker (IR) and has questions at tackle. That mix could tilt the Jets toward the run and push Allen to scramble more.

Current Season Form

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BUF

Away
Record:1-0-0
ATS:1-0-0
O/U:1-0-0
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NYJ

Home
Record:0-1-0
ATS:1-0-0
O/U:1-0-0

Head-to-Head Summary

Record:
4-1Winner logo
ATS:3-2-0
O/U:2-3-0

Past Results

DateOpponentResultATSO/U
2025-09-07vs PITL 32-34L -3.0o37.5
2025-01-05vs MIAW 32-20W +1.5o39.5
2024-12-29@ BUFL 14-40L 10.0o44.5
2024-12-22vs LARL 9-19L -3.0u47.0
2024-12-15@ JAXW 32-25W +-3.5o41.5
2024-12-08@ MIAL 26-32L 6.5o45.0
2024-12-01vs SEAL 21-26L 1.0o41.5
2024-11-17vs INDL 27-28W +4.0o43.0
2024-11-10@ ARIL 6-31L -2.0u45.5
2024-10-31vs HOUW 21-13W +2.5u43.5

Key Insights

 

  • Jets rushing edge: 12.8% explosive run rate (94th pct; sample 39) vs Bills allowing 14.3% explosive runs (3rd pct; sample 28).

  • Bills chunk air game: 15.2% explosive pass rate (91st pct; sample 46) and 10.9% deep explosives (88th; sample 46).

  • Pace help: Bills no-huddle on 14.3% of snaps (94th pct; sample 105) → more play volume.

  • Pressure battle: Jets pressure-to-sack 11.8% (91st; sample 34) vs Bills sack rate allowed 2.1% (80th; sample 47).

  • Third-down tilt (small samples): BUF third-down stop rate 45.5% (12th pct; sample 11) vs NYJ third-down conversion 50.0% (69th; sample 14).

  • Q tags matter: BUF CB White and WR Shakir; NYJ LT Pole and WR Lazard. Expect late-week moves to swing matchup routes and pressure.

 

 

Betting Insights

 

  • Anchor spread: Lean Bills -4.5 (-149). Buffalo’s pass efficiency plus Allen’s scramble floor offset NYJ pressure, but note the juice. If you want a better price, Bills -5.0 is -127.

  • Anchor total 48.5: Lean Over (+104). Bills’ explosives + Jets run explosives vs a Bills D that has leaked big runs. Plus price helps with variance. (Under is -154 if you disagree.)

  • Breece Hall over 56.5 rush yds (-120): Fits NYJ explosive run strength vs BUF’s 14.3% explosive runs allowed.

  • Justin Fields over 41.5 rush yds (-120): Scramble and designed runs vs a defense vulnerable on the ground.

  • Josh Allen over 34.5 rush yds (-120): Jets’ high pressure conversion can push Allen to take off.

  • Dalton Kincaid over 3.5 receptions (+110): Quick outlets vs rush; Bills’ no-huddle supports short-area volume.

 

 

Final Summary

Buffalo brings explosive pass traits and pace. New York brings a real rushing edge and a pass rush that can disrupt timing. The game likely swings on whether the Bills’ line keeps Allen clean or whether Allen’s legs punish the rush.

Our spread lean is Bills -4.5, but it’s a juice-heavy number. If you want a fairer price, -5.0 at -127 is a reasonable alternate. On the total, we lean Over 48.5 at plus money. The matchup offers multiple paths to points: Bills chunk passes and QB runs, Jets explosive ground gains.

Prop angles cluster around rushing. Hall and Fields both match up well against a defense that has allowed chunk runs. Allen’s rushing clears often when pressure climbs. Kincaid’s receptions at plus money are a small-stake add that fits the script.

Bet responsibly. Prices move, and Questionable tags create swings. Lock in numbers you’re comfortable with and size accordingly.

Statistical Battle Boards

Viewing: NYJ Offense vs BUF Defense
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Total Points32#540#2BUF advantage
Total Points Per Game32#540#31NYJ advantage
Total Touchdowns4#45#31NYJ advantage
Passing Touchdowns1#112#28NYJ advantage
Rushing Touchdowns3#23#30NYJ advantage
Other Touchdowns0#130#12BUF advantage
Total Kicking Points8#1210#5BUF advantage
Total Two Point Conversions0#180#17BUF advantage
Kick Extra Points2#154#1BUF advantage
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Net Passing Yards212#13194#17NYJ advantage
Net Passing Yards Per Game212#13194#17NYJ advantage
Passer Rating119#5144#1BUF advantage
Passing Attempts22#2919#1BUF advantage
Completions16#2714#30NYJ advantage
Completion Percentage72.7#973.7#28NYJ advantage
Passing 1st downs9#208#8BUF advantage
Passing 1st Down %39.1#2942.1#6BUF advantage
Longest Pass33#1439#9BUF advantage
Passing Fumbles Lost0#150#12BUF advantage
Receiving Targets21#2919#32NYJ advantage
Receptions16#2714#3BUF advantage
Receiving Yards After Catch76#21109#21🏈
YAC Average4.8#147.8#31NYJ advantage
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Rushing Yards182#4238#32NYJ advantage
Rushing Yards Per Game182#4238#1BUF advantage
Rushing Attempts39#229#24NYJ advantage
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.7#108.2#1BUF advantage
Rushing 1st downs13#210#28NYJ advantage
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0#193#1BUF advantage
Long Rushing18#1349#5BUF advantage
Rushing Fumbles0#193#1BUF advantage
Rushing Fumbles Lost0#171#1BUF advantage