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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Bills defeat Jets 30-10 in East Rutherford; New York Post column criticizes New York's performance

Sunday’s 30-10 loss drew sharp criticism in a New York Post column that singled out special teams and lamented the Jets’ showing

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Bills defeat Jets 30-10 in East Rutherford; New York Post column criticizes New York's performance

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 30-10 on Sunday in East Rutherford, a result a New York Post column characterized as a “disgrace” for the home team.

Buffalo’s Matt Prater kicked off at 1:02 p.m., and the Jets’ Isaiah Davis’ 26-yard return stood out as one of New York’s few bright moments, the column said. The Post writer argued the final score understated how thoroughly the Bills controlled the game and suggested there was little the Jets could point to as a moral victory.

The matchup in East Rutherford unfolded with Buffalo consistently moving the ball and converting opportunities into points. New York’s offense failed to build sustained drives, and special teams and defensive lapses allowed the Bills to extend their lead through the second half. The Post column noted that, beyond Davis’ kickoff return, the Jets had few offensive or defensive highlights to offer fans.

The column also suggested Buffalo could have aimed for an unusual final score — a Scorigami — and encountered little resistance in doing so, reflecting the writer’s view of the gap between the teams. The article framed the result not simply as a loss in the standings but as a broader reflection of the Jets’ performance on a day when expectations for a tight contest did not materialize.

Coaches and players from both teams offered routine postgame comments about correcting errors and preparing for the next opponent, but the Jets’ struggles drew particular attention in local coverage. Analysts writing after the game cited the need for New York to improve consistency on offense and tighten up in special teams and in the secondary to prevent similar outcomes.

The Bills improved their position with the win; the Jets were left to address the deficiencies highlighted by the loss and by local reaction. Both teams move on to their next scheduled matchups as they incorporate lessons from Sunday’s game into preparations for the coming weeks.


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