The Buffalo Bills’ 2024 season has been written. So let’s add some “illustrations!” If you’re new to Plays That Defined, this isn’t a highlight recap, but rather a cathartic retelling of the past season, chapter by chapter.

Don’t vote for your favorite play necessarily, vote for the one that best represents that game’s narrative. I’ll recap the game to refresh your memory, but don’t feel locked in by my narrative.

Chapter 6: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets

The Bills had dropped two in a row to fall to 3-2. Next on the docket was the annual trip to New Jersey to take on the Jets, who sat at 2-3. A third loss would have felt catastrophic, especially considering this would have put the Jets effectively ahead of Buffalo in the division.

A fairly even start in the first quarter was room fo

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