Detroit
Lions
2-11
29
FINAL
31
Jacksonville
Jaguars
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 31-29, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Jaguars who managed to outlast their opponents in a closely contested battle.
Will Levis of the Lions had a standout performance, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, it was Bhayshul Tuten's explosive rushing game that set the tone for Jacksonville, as he racked up 134 rushing yards, adding a critical dimension to their offensive strategy. Meanwhile, James Cook III emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 159 receiving yards for Detroit.
Defensively, the Jaguars made their mark with key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. DJ Pickett's timely interception proved to be a game-changer, thwarting a potential Lions scoring drive and allowing Jacksonville to maintain their lead. Additionally, Josh Hines-Allen's sack added pressure on Levis during crucial moments, ultimately helping the Jaguars hold off Detroit's late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 253 | 2 | 1 | 94.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 223 | 1 | 2 | 83.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 19 | 134 | 7.1 | 20 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 159 | 22.7 | 110 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | — | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Posa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Johnson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Robinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

