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NFL: N.Y. Jets 31, Buffalo 27

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Buffalo Bills quarterback JP Losman (7) is helped up by Marshawn Lynch in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 14, 2008. The Jets defeated the Bills 31-27. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) 
Published: Dec. 14, 2008 at 4:45 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Shaun Ellis scored on an 11-yard fumble return late in the fourth quarter Sunday, delivering the New York Jets an improbable 31-27 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Ellis' touchdown, with 2:06 remaining, the Jets' team-record fifth by their defense this season, capped a wild fourth quarter with four lead changes.

On the play, Ellis scooped up a fumble by Buffalo quarterback J.P. Losman on a second-down play at Buffalo's 27-yard line.

Brett Favre completed 17-of-30 passes for 207 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Thomas Jones scored once on 20 carries for 78 yards, and Leon Washington scored on a 47-yard, second-quarter sprint for the Jets (9-5), who stopped a two-game skid.

Losman went 24-of-39 for 148 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

Marshawn Lynch gained 127 yards on 21 carries, and Rian Lindell added two field goals for the Bills (6-8), who have lost eight of their last 10 games after a 4-0 start.

Topics: J.P. Losman, Shaun Ellis
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