Buffalo
Bills
1-3
23
FINAL
35
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars secured a decisive 35-23 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 9 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams were looking to gain momentum as the season approached its final stretch, but it was the Jaguars who came out on top with a powerful performance at home.
Trevor Lawrence led the way for Jacksonville, throwing for 282 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to effectively manage the game. Brenton Strange was his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains. Meanwhile, Josh Allen put forth a valiant effort for the Bills, rushing for 174 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Jaguars' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Jacksonville made key stops when it mattered most, with Travon Walker recording a crucial sack that disrupted Buffalo’s momentum. The turning point came in the second half when Lawrence connected on a touchdown pass that pushed the lead to two scores, forcing the Bills to play catch-up. Despite a strong individual effort from Buffalo’s Christian Benford, who logged four tackles, the Jaguars' balanced attack proved too much to handle, allowing them to hold off any late-game surges.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 282 | 3 | 3 | 103.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 5 | 26% | 171 | 1 | 2 | 42.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 174 | 21.8 | 80 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 145 | 11.2 | 51 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 10 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 45 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 50 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 20 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Vernon Carroll | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Adrian Ortega | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor Westerman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitchell Baker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |

