Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-2
43
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 49-43, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams came into the matchup eager for a win, but it was Buffalo that ultimately emerged victorious in a high-scoring battle.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offensive charge, throwing for three touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence put up impressive numbers for the Jaguars, racking up 401 passing yards. Bhayshul Tuten added a powerful ground game with 109 rushing yards, and Brian Thomas Jr. showcased his receiving prowess with 144 yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats right until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. C.J. Gardner-Johnson led the defense with four total tackles, while T.J. Parker contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks. However, it was Zabien Brown's two interceptions that proved crucial in halting Jacksonville's advances, particularly a pivotal pick late in the fourth quarter that sealed the victory for Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 401 | 3 | 3 | 106.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 207 | 3 | 1 | 119.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 109 | 6.8 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 7 | 144 | 20.6 | 48 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 95 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 23 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 23 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 2 | 26 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Traore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

