Carolina
Panthers
1-0
3
FINAL
34
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 34-3, solidifying their strong start to the 2027 season. With this victory, the Jaguars improve their record to 2-0 while the Panthers struggle to find their footing at 0-2.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer for Jacksonville, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and command of the offense. Brian Thomas Jr. was a key target, racking up an impressive 226 receiving yards, which played a crucial role in the Jaguars’ offensive explosion. Bhayshul Tuten contributed on the ground with 49 rushing yards, adding balance to a potent attack.
Defensively, the Jaguars were formidable, with Jaylon Carlies recording a sack and Caleb Ransaw grabbing an interception, both pivotal in disrupting the Panthers’ rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when a critical interception by Ransaw set up another quick score for Jacksonville, effectively sealing the game. With their defense forcing turnovers and limiting Carolina's offensive options, the Jaguars maintained control throughout the match.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 289 | 4 | 0 | 130.0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 22 | 7 | 32% | 93 | 0 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson II | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 226 | 37.7 | 40 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Eugene Wilson II | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ward | FS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demani Richardson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 45 |

