Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
59
FINAL
45
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 59-45, improving their record in the early stages of the 2027 season. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Jaguars who ultimately outlasted the Cardinals in a game that featured numerous big plays.
Trevor Lawrence put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 437 yards and six touchdowns, solidifying his position as a top quarterback in the league. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 412 receiving yards, while the Jaguars' air attack kept the Cardinals' defense guessing throughout the game. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love led the Cardinals with 116 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match Jacksonville’s aerial assault.
Defensively, the Jaguars made their mark with Travis Hunter leading the way with seven total tackles, while Josh Hines-Allen added a crucial sack to disrupt Arizona's rhythm. The turning point came when Nate Landman intercepted a pass in the second half, allowing the Jaguars to extend their lead and keep the Cardinals at bay. Jacksonville's defense capitalized on key moments, ultimately sealing their victory and showcasing their potential early in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 437 | 6 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Gregory Hall | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 344 | 4 | 1 | 107.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 116 | 7.3 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 24 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Gregory Hall | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 412 | 68.7 | 109 | 6 | 79 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Cates | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 51 |
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 56 |

