Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
41
FINAL
32
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling kickoff to the 2027 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 41-32, showcasing their offensive prowess right out of the gate. Both teams were eager to set the tone for the season, but it was the Jaguars who emerged victorious, signaling their intentions early on.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive 294 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and strong decision-making. Complementing his performance was Bhayshul Tuten, who took control of the ground game with 145 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding ways to move the chains. The Jaguars' offense proved too potent for the Bills to contain, as they maintained a steady rhythm throughout the game.
While the Jaguars shined offensively, their defense played a crucial role in the outcome. Travon Walker's single sack put pressure on the Bills' quarterback, while Maxwell Hairston's interception provided a pivotal moment for Jacksonville, halting Buffalo's momentum when they were threatening to score. The combination of timely defensive plays and consistent offensive execution ultimately secured the Jaguars' victory in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 294 | 4 | 1 | 124.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 292 | 2 | 1 | 99.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 11 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 32 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 49 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 9 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 25 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 20 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Peal | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

