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Bills take 10-6 halftime lead over Jets

Geno Smith emerged from the medical tent before the break and appeared set to continue, with New York due to receive the second-half kickoff.

By Liam Faleolo

American football on a field near a yard marker
Photo: NBC Sports

Josh Allen's touchdown gave Buffalo the edge in a 10-6 first half against the Jets as the Bills sought to remain unbeaten on the road. Allen scored from a yard away in the first quarter, while New York's points came from two Jason Sanders field goals.

The Jets had a concern at quarterback when Geno Smith took a hard hit from Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard shortly before Sanders's second field goal. Smith left the medical tent before halftime and appeared likely to keep playing.

Smith completed 9-of-16 passes for 113 yards, but New York went 0-for-5 on third down and did not score a touchdown. The Jets were due to get possession after halftime, giving them an opportunity to go ahead.

Buffalo converted one of six third-down attempts. Allen's passing figures stood at 6-of-13 for 71 yards, with Jets first-round pick David Bailey knocking down a couple of his passes. James Cook contributed 56 rushing yards across 13 carries.

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