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
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
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
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.
Pass power
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Cut back
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) makes a cut at the New York Jets line during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
First down
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates a first down during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Out of bounds
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) is pushed out of bounds by New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Plus three
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks a field goal during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Running into a wall
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.
Diggs downfield
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) miss a tackle during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Close but not enough
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) tries to make a catch in the end zone against New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26), but can't get both feet down for the completion during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Gashing the D
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
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Wilson drops back
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Open field miss
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
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
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.
Recovered by Johnson
Buffalo Bills free safety Jaquan Johnson (46) picks up a blocked Jets punt during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Turnover
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
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
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.
Pressured
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) pressures New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Up for grabs
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
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first quarter.
Allen makes it happen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) steps away from a diving New York Jets defensive end Kyle Phillips (93) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Beasley turns downfield
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
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison (97) sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Diggs versus the Jets
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
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.
Another sack
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) sack New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Moss
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) turns into New York Jets outside linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Tough day for Haack
Buffalo Bills punter Matt Haack (3) bobbles the snap during the third quarter.
12th man
Bills fans cheer on their team.
Wilson on the ground again
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.
Motor mode
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) is tackled by New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
AFC East champs
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
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
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
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.
Singletary scores
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter v
Touchdown
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
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
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
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
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.
McKenzie
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) makes a catch during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Down hard
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
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
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
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 Bills 27-10 over the New York Jets to clinch the AFC East Division Championship.
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
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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