Buffalo
Bills
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35
FINAL
14
Jacksonville
Jaguars
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills kicked off the 2027 season with a commanding 35-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This matchup set the tone for the year, as the Bills showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience right out of the gate.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. James Cook III provided a solid ground game with 89 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid was a reliable target, racking up 72 receiving yards. The Bills' offensive cohesion was evident as they capitalized on every opportunity.
On the defensive side, Kaleb Elarms-Orr stood out with three total tackles, contributing to a unit that kept Jacksonville in check. The turning point came late in the first half when Greg Rousseau sacked Jaguars' quarterback, disrupting their momentum and allowing the Bills to take control of the game. Despite a late interception by Travis Hunter, the Jaguars were unable to mount a comeback against Buffalo's relentless defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 250 | 3 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 178 | 1 | 1 | 88.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 89 | 6.8 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chandler Brayboy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 28 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

