Buffalo
Bills
1-1
17
FINAL
38
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-17, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season. The victory was crucial for the Jaguars as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Bills faced a setback in their quest for postseason contention.
Trevor Lawrence delivered a strong performance for Jacksonville, throwing for 2 touchdowns while accumulating 189 passing yards. However, it was Bhayshul Tuten who stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 203 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find space. Brian Thomas Jr. also made significant contributions, leading the receiving corps with 93 yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Jaguars were relentless, highlighted by Ed Oliver's two sacks and Jarrian Jones’ two interceptions, which played a pivotal role in swinging the momentum in Jacksonville's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Jones picked off a pass from Josh Allen, setting up a touchdown that shifted the dynamic of the game. With Caleb Ransaw leading the way with six tackles, the Jaguars’ defense proved too formidable for the Bills, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 244 | 0 | 2 | 62.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 201 | 2 | 0 | 150.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 203 | 12.7 | 22 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 9 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 24 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 64 | 0 | 73 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 66 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Gabe Fisher | FB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 65 |
| Peyton Woodring | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |

