Buffalo Bills hold off New York Jets to strengthen divisional lead

Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Bills avoided a third-straight loss.

QUEUING UP: Allen Lazard of the New York Jets catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Pic: Elsa/Getty Images

The Buffalo Bills strengthened their position at the top of the AFC East as they avoided a third straight defeat with a 23-20 win over divisional rivals the New York Jets.

Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 294 yards, gave the Jets – who fired head coach Robert Saleh last week – hope with a Hail Mary pass for touchdown on the brink of half-time, but they fell to a third consecutive loss.