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Quick Take: Jets' defense shuts down Bills

Published: Nov 02, 2008 at 09:08 AM

It was over when ...
Jay Feely's 31-yard field goal capped a 14-play drive that took 8:41 off the clock. The score gave the Jets a 26-17 lead with 2:12 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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Thomas Jones' 7-yard touchdown run at the end of the third quarter was New York's only offensive TD of the day. Jones finished with 107 total yards from scrimmage, including 35 yards on four carries on New York's final scoring drive.

Key stat
The Jets' offensive line did not allow a sack on Brett Favre. Their defense sacked Trent Edwards five times, two from DT Kris Jenkins.

Noteworthy
The Jets snapped a three-game losing streak vs. the Bills. ... The win was Favre's first in Ralph Wilson Stadium. ... Favre did not throw a touchdown for the second time in three weeks. ... The Bills lost at home for the first time this season. ... The Bills failed to score a rushing touchdown for the first time this season. ... Bills RB Marshawn Lynch, suffering from flu-like symptoms, managed just 16 yards on nine carries. Lynch did have 52 yards through the air, including a 42-yard reception on Buffalo's first play from scrimmage.

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