Jacksonville
Jaguars
3-5
27
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Bills who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience on home turf.
Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars with a solid performance, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, keeping Jacksonville competitive throughout the contest. However, it was Trey Benson's explosive ground game that stole the spotlight for Buffalo, as he racked up 123 rushing yards, providing a crucial balance to their offensive attack. Jakobi Meyers also contributed with 69 receiving yards, adding depth to the Bills' offensive arsenal.
Defensively, the game came down to a few critical moments, with Ed Oliver making his presence felt with a key sack. The turning point appeared to be a late interception by Travis Hunter, which briefly swung momentum back in Jacksonville's favor but ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win. Bobby Okereke's ten tackles were pivotal for the Jaguars, but it was the Bills' ability to withstand pressure and make crucial stops that sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 225 | 2 | 0 | 90.2 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 138 | 1 | 1 | 69.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 21 | 123 | 5.9 | 50 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 11 | 89 | 8.1 | 60 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 31 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | โ | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Romero | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Josh Cameron | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Romero | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aleon Cleary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 39 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |

