Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
41
FINAL
75
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars decisively beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-41 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This game showcased the Jaguars' explosive offense and solidified their status as a formidable contender early in the season. With this victory, Jacksonville sends a clear message to the rest of the league.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for the Jaguars, throwing for an impressive 474 yards and showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, Jeff Caldwell emerged as a standout target, racking up 220 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive. Baker Mayfield put up a valiant effort for the Buccaneers with six touchdown passes, but the Jaguars' offensive firepower proved too much to handle.
Defensively, the Jaguars made pivotal plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jarrick Bernard-Converse's three interceptions not only halted Tampa Bay's momentum but also set up critical scoring opportunities for Jacksonville. Antonio Johnson's steady tackling and the pressure created by the Jaguars' front seven helped contain the Buccaneers' high-powered offense, ensuring that Jacksonville maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 474 | 5 | 2 | 115.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 41 | 19 | 46% | 397 | 6 | 7 | 81.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 8 | 220 | 27.5 | 49 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 214 | 35.7 | 45 | 4 | 62 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 53 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 30 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 11 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Benefield | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| James Burnip | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

