- Final0IND
CHI21
4121
41 - Final1PHI
CLE17
1617
16 - Final2STL
DET23
2723
27 - Final3NE
TEN34
1334
13 - Final4ATL
KC40
2440
24 - Final OTOT5JAC
MIN23
2623
26 - Final6WSH
NO40
3240
32 - Final7BUF
NYJ28
4828
48 - Final8MIA
HOU10
3010
30 - Final9SF
GB30
2230
22 - Final10SEA
ARI16
2016
20 - Final11CAR
TB10
1610
16 - Final12PIT
DEN19
3119
31 - Final13DAL
NYG24
1724
17 - Final14CIN
BAL13
4413
44 - Final15SD
OAK22
1422
14
Final
Bills 28
(0-1, 0-1 away)
Jets 48
(1-0, 1-0 home)
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Coverage: CBS
1:00 PM ET, September 9, 2012
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
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BUF | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
NYJ | 7 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
Top Performers
Passing: M. Sanchez (NYJ) - 266 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: C. Spiller (BUF) - 14 CAR, 169 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: S. Hill (NYJ) - 5 REC, 89 YDS, 2 TD
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Mark Sanchez throws for three TDs as Jets romp
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Sunday Blitz: Bills-Jets Recap
Zubin Mehenti and Cris Carter break down Mark Sanchez' big day as the Jets roll over the Bills 48-28.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- One touchdown after another, the New York Jets eased all those preseason concerns about their low-scoring offense.
With a whole lot of Mark Sanchez, a sprinkling of Tim Tebow and a dominant first-half effort by the defense, New York manhandled the Buffalo Bills, routing their AFC East rivals 48-28 in the season opener Sunday.Rex Ryan passed on a chance to say, "We told you so" to all of his team's critics and doubters. So did Sanchez, and Tebow, too.More from ESPN.com
What two-QB system? Mark Sanchez reduced Tim Tebow to a prop in the Jets' impressive win over the Bills, writes Ian O'Connor. Story
The Jets' Wildcat fell flat, and Mark Sanchez's big day could mean that Tim Tebow's hyped formation won't be all that divisive, writes Rich Cimini. Story
Aside from Bart Scott, the Jets did all of their talking on the field in their opening rout, Johnette Howard writes. Story
Ryan Fitzpatrick's Jekyll and Hyde act is getting old and the Bills can't wait much longer for him to become consistent, writes James Walker. Blog
• Mike & Mike: Paolantonio weighs in
• More radio: Ron Jaworski
Rookie Two Good in Week 1
The Jets spent a second-round pick on former Georgia Tech standout Stephen Hill. In Week 1, he looked worth the price. Hill had TD catches of 33 and 17 yards, becoming just the fifth player in the past 25 years with a pair of scoring receptions in his first game.
Players with 2 TD catches
In first game, past 25 years
Year | Player | Team |
---|---|---|
2012 | Stephen Hill | Jets |
2005 | Alex Smith | Buccaneers |
2003 | Anquan Boldin | Cardinals |
2003 | Charles Rogers | Lions |
1998 | Randy Moss | Vikings |
-- ESPN Stats & Information |