Kickoff between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets takes place just over 24 hours in MetLife Stadium, and it will be just the second time this season that the Bills will face a division rival.
Buffalo is at the top of the AFC at 7-1, but their one loss came against the New England Patriots, so they still have to win a division game. The Jets are in the same boat with the Bills, as they are 0-2 in the division, but them being at 2-7 says exactly what we already knew about the Jets.
Bills looking for first AFC East win of 2026
Nothing is ever guaranteed in the NFL, but with the way the Bills and Jets have been performing respectively, Buffalo is in a much better position with a rookie head coach, while the Jets are once again failing miserably under Aaron Glenn. This is a great chance for Buffalo to not just improve to 8-1, but finally get in the win column in their own division.
When these division rivals take the field on Sunday, the Bills will see a familiar face in DT Harrison Phillips, who was drafted by the Bills in 2018 and spent 4 seasons with the team. After the 2021 season, Phillips signed with the Minnesota VIkings but was then traded to the New York Jets prior to the 2025 season.
On Buffalo's sideline, they have two players on their roster that will take on their former team in the Jets.
2 Bills set to face off against former team in Week 10
WR Greg Dortch
In all fairness, Greg Dortch never played a real snap as a member of the Jets but he did sign with them as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He was placed on the practice squad to start out the season, but he was then signed by the Carolina Panthers off of the Jets' practice squad.
RB Ty Johnson
Before coming to Buffalo, running back Ty Johnson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2019, but only played in one season with them before being waived at the beginning of the 2020 season. Johnson was claimed by the Jets, and he spent 2020-2022 with the Jets and rushed for 652 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also did have his best season in terms of receiving yards in 2021 with 372 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Johnson then signed with the Bills in 2023 and has been here ever since. He has established himself as one of the best third-down backs in the game with his versatility and physicality. James Cook may be the top back in the offense, but Johnson has been extremely reliable in crucial situations.
It would not be a surprise to see Johnson more involved in the Bills' gameplan against his old team.
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