Buffalo
Bills
3-1
28
FINAL
42
Jacksonville
Jaguars
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown for the AFC title, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Buffalo Bills 42-28, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes couldn't have been higher as both teams battled for a chance at championship glory in the 2027 season.
Trevor Lawrence put on a masterclass performance, throwing for 340 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Matthew Golden was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 205 yards and finding the end zone consistently, proving to be Lawrence's go-to target. Despite the strong effort from Buffalo's Forrest Burks, who rushed for 165 yards, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jaguars' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Jaguars made critical plays at key moments, led by Melvin McKnight's six total tackles, Zach Durfee's two sacks, and an interception from Fred Warner that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Warner's pick helped set up a quick touchdown, extending Jacksonville's lead and forcing Buffalo to play catch-up. Ultimately, Jacksonville's defense proved to be the backbone of their victory, sealing the win and a trip to the Super Bowl.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 340 | 5 | 0 | 132.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 340 | 3 | 1 | 109.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Burks | HB | 12 | 165 | 13.8 | 20 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 107 | 8.2 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 205 | 68.3 | 79 | 3 | 78 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 21 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 48 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 20 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Forrest Burks | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 12 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Melvin McKnight | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Hitchens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

