Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
20
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 11h ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-17. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Jaguars who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle. C.J. Stroud led the way for Jacksonville, throwing for 266 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his poise in critical moments. Meanwhile, Chris Olave was a standout on the receiving end, racking up an impressive 142 yards, proving to be a reliable target in crucial situations. Despite a strong effort from Buffalo's Travis Etienne Jr., who rushed for 88 yards, the Jaguars' offense managed to find the end zone just enough to secure the win. On the defensive side, both teams made their presence felt, but it was Gervon Dexter Sr. of the Bills who shined with two sacks, putting pressure on Stroud throughout the game. As the match reached its climax, it was a pivotal interception by Jalen Ramsey that shifted momentum back to the Bills, but ultimately, the Jaguars' defense held strong when it mattered most, sealing the victory and starting their season on a high note.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
C.J. StroudQB392154%2661173.2
Marcus MariotaQB281243%1451156.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Travis Etienne JrHB12887.3400270
Jonathan TaylorHB16704.45080
C.J. StroudQB14423.0—080
Jadarian PriceHB7375.3211250
Marcus MariotaQB581.6—160
Chris OlaveWR000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR100.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris OlaveWR814217.8201300
Khalil ShakirWR49223.0671700
Danny GrayWR45012.5140210
Tucker KraftTE5357.0120140
Elijah MooreWR12929.050290
Carnell TateWR3279.0130150
Tank DellWR2168.06091
Travis Etienne JrHB3165.311080
DeMario DouglasWR11414.0100140
Jadarian PriceHB11313.050131
Jayden ReedWR199.05090
Foster MoreauTE144.0—040
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Blake GrupeK22252
Joey SlyeK11252