Sammy Watkins' early celebration costs Bills touchdown vs. Jets

Buffalo Bills receiver Sammy Watkins' early celebration cost him a touchdown on Sunday against the the New York Jets. In the opening minutes of the second

Buffalo Bills receiver Sammy Watkins' early celebration cost him a touchdown on Sunday against the the New York Jets.

In the opening minutes of the second quarter, Watkins caught a pass from quarterback Kyle Orton near the 50-yard line and looked to have a clear path to an 89-yard touchdown, but he slowed down to celebrate around the 15-yard line, allowing the Jets' Saalim Hakim to catch up and tackle Watkins around the 5-yard line.

Two plays later, fullback Frank Summers ran for a two-yard touchdown to extend the Bills' lead to 21-7. They led 24-14 at halftime over New York.

Watkins, a rookie, had 35 receptions for 433 yards and four touchdowns entering Sunday's game. The near touchdown reception was his first catch of the day.

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The Bills entered Sunday at 4-3 and in second place in the AFC East. The Jets were 1-6 and in last place in the division.

- Ben Estes