Buffalo
Bills
0-0
23
FINAL
42
Jacksonville
Jaguars
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive start to the 2027 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 42-23 victory. Both teams were eager to set the tone for the year, but it was the Jaguars who took charge and never looked back.
Trevor Lawrence shone brightly, throwing for four touchdowns and leading the Jaguars' offense with precision. Bhayshul Tuten added a dynamic element on the ground, rushing for 123 yards, while the Bills' Josh Allen put up solid numbers with 263 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Jacksonville's firepower. Dalton Kincaid was a standout for Buffalo, racking up 108 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Albert Regis notched a sack, while Jalen Huskey's interception was pivotal in stifling any attempt at a Bills comeback. The Jaguars' ability to pressure Allen and capitalize on defensive opportunities was a key factor in their decisive victory, setting an optimistic tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 263 | 2 | 1 | 110.5 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 248 | 4 | 0 | 144.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 123 | 9.5 | 25 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 33 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 59 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 24 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AJ Harris | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |

