Photos: Buffalo Bills defeat New York Jets 27-10 to clinch AFC East title
The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills defeated the New York Jets 27-10 in the regular season finale at Highmark Stadium to clinch a second consecutive AFC East championship.
Motoring downfield
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) runs away from a diving New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) on breakout run during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Elusive Allen
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps away from a tackle attempt by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) as he scrambles before throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Diggs close to six more
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) can't get his foot down in bounds for a touchdown as he nearly strikes a second time while he is covered by New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
First down
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates a first down during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Running into a wall
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) tracks down New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Gashing the D
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) tries to evade New York Jets outside linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Allen fires
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Open field miss
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New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (81) drops a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Nowhere to run
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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sandwiched by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Blocked punt
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Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis (47) blocks a punt attempt by New York Jets punter Braden Mann (7) during a game Jan. 9 at Highmark Stadium.
Turnover
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Buffalo Bills free safety Jaquan Johnson (46) and teammates celebrate his recovery of a blocked Jets punt during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
QB pressure
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) falls on top of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Tracking down Crowder
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Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) chases down New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Up for grabs
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) and New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) jockey for position during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Allen to Diggs, the hard way
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first quarter.
Beasley turns downfield
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) turns away from New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (11) after a catch during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Addison sacks Wilson
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison (97) sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second quarter.
Diggs versus the Jets
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch along the sideline and tries to evade New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) and safety Ashtyn Davis (21) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Toss to Knox
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) braces to be knocked out of bounds by New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) after taking a pitch from Allen during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Moss
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) turns into New York Jets outside linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the third quarter.
12th man
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Bills fans cheer on their team.
Wilson on the ground again
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
AFC East champs
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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott appears pleased with the Bills 27-10 win over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Phillips finds Wilson
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) pressures New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Singletary scores again
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) runs over New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Davis deep
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) makes a catch in front of New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Touchdown
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates Singletary's touchdown during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Celebration
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) waves to fans as he walks off the field after the Bills 27-10 over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
A moment with the fans
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates the Bills 27-10 win over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Into the stands
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Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) and offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) jump into the stands at the end of the game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Singletary scores again
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) plows into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Down hard
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled at the end of a big first down run during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
First down
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes for a first down while pursued by New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) and defensive end Ronald Blair (54) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Nowhere to go
Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) gets in the face of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Milano makes contact
Linebacker Matt Milano (58) and the Buffalo defense held the Jets to just 1 of 14 on third down Sunday.
Punter pressure
New York Jets punter Braden Mann (7) is surrounded by the Buffalo Bills defense as he kicks from the end zone during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Something to celebrate
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Buffalo Bills defensive back Siran Neal (33) cheers on the fans after beating the New York Jets 27-10 to win the AFC East at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Fan energy
Fans celebrate the Buffalo Bills' 27-10 over the New York Jets to clinch the AFC East Division championship at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Pint sized fan
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) celebrates with the fans after beating the New York Jets 27-10 to win the AFC East at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Fan favorite
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates with fans after the Buffalo Bills' 27-10 over the New York Jets to clinch the AFC East Division championship at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Playoff bound
Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich (44), running back Taiwan Jones (25) and wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrate with the fans after beating the New York Jets 27-10 to win the AFC East at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Go Buffalo
Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates with the fans after beating the New York Jets 27-10 to win the AFC East at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
AFC East Champions
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Buffalo Bills fans celebrate the team's win over the New York Jets in the 2021 regular-season finale to clinch the AFC East.
On the run
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass downfield during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
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