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1995 Wild Card Playoff vs Bills

A rivalry defined by shared history and rare simultaneous success.

The Bills–Jets rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. Both teams play in the AFC East and have met once in the playoffs, with the Bills winning.

Quick Facts

Season context
1996 NFL Season Wild Card Round (Played in January 1997)

Lore & Background

The Bills and Jets (then known as the Titans) played each other in the inaugural game for both franchises in 1960. In 1981, the teams played their only playoff game, the AFC wild card game, where the Bills led 24–0 early, the Jets cut the deficit to 31–24, and a late interception of Richard Todd sealed the win for the Bills.

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