Buffalo
Bills
12-3
42
FINAL
30
Jacksonville
Jaguars
11-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 42-30, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Bills ultimately secured a decisive victory in this high-stakes matchup.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for three touchdowns and adding to his impressive season stats. Meanwhile, James Cook III made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 120 rushing yards. On the other side, Trevor Lawrence put up a valiant effort, throwing for an impressive 420 yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a standout receiver with 198 yards of his own.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in sealing the victory, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr making a game-changing contribution by snagging three interceptions. Ed Oliver was also a disruptive force on the defensive line, recording two sacks that kept the pressure on Lawrence throughout the game. The turning point came when Elarms-Orr's third interception swung momentum back to the Bills in the second half, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 47 | 28 | 60% | 420 | 2 | 4 | 67.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 253 | 3 | 3 | 99.9 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 120 | 10.9 | 9 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 10 | 198 | 19.8 | 87 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 103 | 51.5 | 55 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 64 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 37 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Carlos Delgado | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sergio Amaro | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Solomon | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 |

