Jacksonville
Jaguars
10-2
45
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Buffalo Bills with a convincing 45-29 victory, advancing in the 2027 postseason. The stakes were high, and the Jaguars delivered, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their playoff aspirations.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Jacksonville, throwing for 325 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise under pressure. Bhayshul Tuten was a force on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. made a significant impact in the passing game with 116 receiving yards. This offensive trio propelled the Jaguars to a dominant performance.
Defensively, the Jaguars held their ground, effectively stifling the Bills' attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Jacksonville's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the offense to extend their lead. While Christian Benford led the Bills with six tackles, it was Jacksonville's ability to pressure the Bills' offense that ultimately sealed the victory, proving their strength in all facets of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 30 | 24 | 80% | 325 | 4 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 91.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 131 | 10.9 | 18 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 34 | 2.0 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 29 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 45 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 46 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 29 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 32 |
| Peyton Woodring | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

