The Buffalo Bills held on for a crucial victory over the New York Jets on Monday night 23-20, but it was the leadership that irritated the fans who tuned in to watch the drama unfold.

There were four penalties, including compensating fouls, on the Jets’ final drive. Aaron Rodgers finally threw an interception to Bills cornerback Taron Johnson while trying to target Mike Williams.

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts with safety Taylor Rapp, center and linebacker Terrel Bernard during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Such penalties crushed both teams and the NFL world took notice. Each team was awarded 11 penalties during the match. The Bills committed 11 carries for 94 yards and the Jets committed 11 penalties for 110 yards.

At the end of the day, Josh Allen ran down for a first run to keep their final drive going. Buffalo kneed the ball to run out the rest of the clock and the game was over.

The Bills held a 20-17 lead at halftime, but each team scored just three points in the final two quarters.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) reacts after converting a first down next to New York Jets defensive tackle Leki Fotu, right, and cornerback Brandin Echols, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. , Monday, October 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Allen was 19 of 25 with 215 passing yards and two touchdown passes – one to Dawson Knox and the other to Mack Hollins. He ran 18 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground.

Bills running back Ray Davis led the team with 97 rushing yards on 20 carries. He also had three catches for 55 yards. Knox and Hollins’ touchdown catches were their only receptions of the game.

Rodgers kept the Jets in the game with an unlikely Hail Mary touchdown pass just before halftime. But the razzle-dazzle disappeared in the second half.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks onto the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

He was 23 of 35 with 294 passing yards and touchdown passes to Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson. Every wide receiver had over 100 yards receiving.

Lazard had six catches for 114 yards and Wilson had eight catches for 107 yards.

New York tried to pull out a win in the wake of Robert Saleh’s firing and may have had a lead in the game, but kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals.

New York Jets place kicker Greg Zuerlein (9) reacts after missing a field goal attempt with Thomas Morstead during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Buffalo now sits in first place in the AFC East with a 4-2 record. New York fell to 2-4.

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