In an electrifying showdown on Monday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Buffalo Bills defeated the New York Jets 23-20, overcoming a stunning Hail Mary touchdown by Aaron Rodgers just before halftime.

Bills kicker Tyler Bass sealed the game with a 22-yard field goal with only 3:43 remaining, and the Jets' final hopes faded when cornerback Taron Johnson intercepted a pass from Rodgers in the closing minutes. With this hard-fought win, Buffalo snapped a two-game losing streak, improving their record to 4-2.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen showcased his prowess, completing 19 out of 25 passes for 215 yards and throwing two touchdowns, in addition to scoring one himself early in the first quarter. This victory marked Allen's 21st career game in which he recorded both multiple passing touchdowns and a rushing score, placing him just one behind all-time leader Cam Newton.

Reflecting on the game, Allen said, “The first half was very good, and we’ve got to find a way in that second half to keep that momentum going. A lot to learn from; we got a little sloppy there at the end, some penalties, but that was a team win.”

It was a breakout performance for second-year running back Ray Davis, who stepped in for the injured James Cook. Davis rushed for 97 yards on 20 attempts and added another 55 yards through the air, demonstrating the depth of the Bills’ offensive lineup.

This game marked a turbulent moment for the Jets as it was their first under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, following the firing of Robert Saleh. The team also reassigned offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's play-calling duties to Todd Downing.

Initially, the Jets capitalized on the coaching changes, scoring a field goal and a touchdown on their first two drives, establishing a 10-7 lead after the first quarter. However, Buffalo quickly regained control of the game with touchdown passes from Allen to Mack Hollins and Dawson Knox, nudging ahead as halftime approached.

Just as the Bills seemed poised to take a 20-10 lead into halftime, Rodgers conjured a moment of magic. With seconds left, the four-time NFL MVP launched a deep Hail Mary pass from the 50-yard line, which was spectacularly caught by Allen Lazard over two defenders in the end zone for a 52-yard touchdown. This was notably Rodgers' fourth career Hail Mary, the most by any player since the stat was tracked by the NFL.

The thrilling play sparked excitement on social media, with NBA superstar LeBron James and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chiming in with praise for Rodgers' skills.

After such an offensive display in the first half, both teams found scoring difficult in the latter half. The Jets' kicker, Greg Zuerlein, had an off night, missing two crucial field goals which could have shifted the momentum back in their favor, thus contributing to their third consecutive loss of the season, putting them at 2-4.

For the Bills, the win reinforces their position at the top of the AFC East as they prepare to face the Tennessee Titans at home next Sunday.