The Jets were down to their backups at both tackle positions on their offensive line for a moment against the Bills in Week 17. It cost them.
With first-round rookie Olu Fashanu (foot) on injured reserve and veteran Morgan Moses (knee) briefly leaving the contest, Bills pass rushers AJ Epenesa and Greg Rousseau were chomping at the bit. Especially since the Jets offense was on their own goal line.
Epenesa made them pay.
Near the end of the first half, the Bills went up 9-0 over the Jets as Epenesa blew by backup Max Mitchell and sacked quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the end zone. It was his first-career safety.
Check out the play below:
First career safety for @ajepenesa24!
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 29, 2024