Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
29
FINAL
39
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 39-29 in a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Bills' offense proved too potent for the Jaguars to handle, securing their first win of the season in front of a roaring home crowd.
Quarterback Josh Allen delivered a standout performance, throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with key targets. Dalton Kincaid was the star of the receiving corps, racking up an impressive 179 receiving yards, while James Cook III dominated on the ground with 166 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Jaguars' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Christian Benford's two interceptions were pivotal, as they not only halted potential scoring drives for Jacksonville but also shifted momentum back to Buffalo. The Jaguars' defense struggled to contain the Bills' dynamic offense, while Josh Hines-Allen's 1.5 sacks provided some pressure, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome of this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 281 | 2 | 3 | 107.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 117 | 0 | 3 | 19.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 166 | 12.8 | 16 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 37 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 179 | 29.8 | 74 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 13 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 60 |

