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The New York Jets' grind through the 2025 NFL season comes to an end in Week 18. This time, the Jets will visit the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
All week, topics and storylines have been discussed ahead of this battle between AFC East foes. In the end, regardless of what is said by players, coaches, media outlets and fans, it always comes down to what unfolds on the field in the NFL.
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And once the battle arrives, there will be a few particular things to keep in mind to look out for.
With that, here are five things to watch for during the Jets (3-13) and Bills (11-5) clash in Week 18:
Any energy?
![Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) in the first quarter during an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KH.nDezYm3S4yP_N9BN5HQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxODtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ny_jets_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_149/07116985d6fc2672523952e7535c61af)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) in the first quarter during an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
The Jets just don't play with any energy or desire in recent weeks. There simply is one game left. Will this team manage to show any character?
Brady's last chance
Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Leading the way on offense again will be quarterback Brady Cook. He does not look the part of an NFL quarterback with his 0-4 record and 1-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
One final hurrah to impress?
Intercepting a pass
Sep 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes the ball past New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball (41) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Even worse is the Jets' inability to intercept a pass. If they do not pick off one against Bills quarterback Josh Allen or backup Mitchell Trubisky, depending on who plays, New York will become the only team in NFL history to not record an interception in an entire season.
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Glenn's energy
Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
It's uncertain where head coach Aaron Glenn's standing is. Some have called for him to be fired after the recent terrible performances despite it only being his first year on the job.
Eventually we'll find out how ownership feels after this game--Glenn's energy on the sideline could be telling.
Finding something
Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Expectations are low against a playoff-bound team in the Bills who are also playing in their final home game in their current stadium before the new one opens in 2026.
... And as simple as it sounds, can the Jets show their fans any single flash of hope or promise in their finale? It would be nice.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets at Bills: 5 things to watch for in Week 18
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