New York Jets drop their third game in a row despite coaching change

The week leading up to Monday night's New York Jets showdown was full of drama. So of course the game had to bring its own drama.

Trailing by three points with less than four minutes to play, the Jets turned the ball over trying to score the game-winning touchdown and lost 23-20 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night at MetLife Stadium.

The game marked the debut of interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, who was promoted to the position Tuesday after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh.

The goal was to turn the season around before it was too late. The Jets (2-4) looked better on offense and allowed just three points on defense in the second half. But the game escaped.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers led a sloppy drive thanks to a near-turnover on his part, a Bills (4-2) penalty that extended the drive, a play with compensating penalties and a Joe Tippmann holding penalty that resulted in a breeze -Hall penalty nullified first down.

The drive ended with a Rodgers interception when wide open wide receiver Mike Williams fell to the ground trying to get back to the football and Buffalo's Taron Johnson threw the football at the 18-yard line with 1:52 left. line intercepted the Bills.

The two teams combined for 22 penalties for 204 yards, the most yards in an NFL game this season.

Due to the windy conditions at MetLife Stadium, the kicking game had a major impact on the final result.

Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass gave the Bills the lead for good with a 22-yard field goal with 3:43 to play. Previously, he missed a 47-yard field goal and an extra point.

Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein had it even worse. He made two field goals, the second of which tied the game at 20-20 in the third quarter. But two attempts after that, either of which would have given the Jets the lead, both hit the post.

The offense looked impressive in the first game with new playmaker Todd Downing taking over for the demoted Nathaniel Hackett.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had an impressive night, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns, including a huge Hail Mary at the end of the first half that cut Buffalo's lead to three points.

Running back Breece Hall rushed for 111 yards and caught six passes for 58 yards. Two receivers managed more than 100 yards – Garrett Wilson with 107 yards and Allen Lazard with 114 yards. Each scored a touchdown, with Lazard getting the Hail Mary.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen threw for 215 yards and rushed for 18 more yards, with three total touchdowns. Rookie Ray Davis, starting for the injured James Cook, rushed for 97 yards. He also caught three passes for 55 yards. Tight end Dalton Kincaid led the Bills with six receptions.

Before Monday's game, Drew Rosenhaus, one of professional football's top agents, announced that he and his agency would represent Jets holdout Haason Reddick. Rosenhaus was at the game on Monday and met with Jets owner and general manager Joe Douglas. He tweeted his intention to get a deal done as soon as possible and that Reddick wanted to remain a member of the Jets for years to come.