jacksonville jaguars vs buffalo bills match player stats

jacksonville jaguars vs buffalo bills match player stats

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – It was a rough and one-sided affair from start to finish. The Jaguars were thoroughly outplayed in their 2024 prime-time debut, as the Buffalo Bills dominated the game, scoring touchdowns on all five first-half possessions en route to a 47-10 blowout on Monday Night Football at Highmark Stadium. "We're frustrated – and honestly, a little stunned," quarterback Trevor Lawrence said. "Disappointed would be an understatement." Head Coach Doug Pederson echoed the sentiment, calling the loss "shocking" and "extremely disappointing." "The reality is this is who we are right now," Pederson admitted. "We’re not a very good football team. We need to fix it, and fast." Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw four touchdown passes—all in the first half—while Buffalo scored on their first six drives. The Jaguars never got within double digits after the first quarter. The Jaguars have now lost eight of their last nine games dating back to last season. Wide receiver Christian Kirk summed up the team's struggles: "The main thing is winning, and we’re not doing that. We're not even putting ourselves in a position to win. That’s what matters most right now." Buffalo led 13-0 after the first quarter and 34-3 at halftime, outgaining the Jaguars 140-19 in the opening quarter and 288-70 in the first half. Lawrence completed 21 of 38 passes for 178 yards, one touchdown, and one interception—his first turnover of the season, which led to a Bills score that extended their lead to 24 points late in the first half. "Players play, coaches coach—when we step on the field, it’s our job to make plays," Lawrence said. "We have to take accountability. We're just not doing that right now." Allen, meanwhile, was nearly flawless, completing 23 of 30 passes for 263 yards and four touchdowns, prompting Buffalo fans to chant "MVP" after multiple scores in the second quarter. The four-time defending AFC East champion Bills improved to 3-0, while the Jaguars fell to 0-3. They face a tough road game next Sunday against the AFC South-leading Houston Texans (2-1). The Jaguars' defense struggled, failing to register a sack or force a turnover, and they have yet to record a takeaway this season. "It’s a week-to-week league, and right now, we’re just not good," Pederson said. "No one’s going to feel sorry for us. This is who we are, and it’s not good. We need to be honest with ourselves and find answers." Game Highlights: The Bills seized control early with running back James Cook's six-yard touchdown run on their opening drive, though a blocked extra point kept the score at 6-0. Buffalo added to their lead with a 65-yard drive capped by a six-yard touchdown pass from Allen to tight end Dalton Kincaid, making it 13-0. Jaguars kicker Cam Little's 41-yard field goal early in the second quarter trimmed the deficit to 13-3, but the Bills dominated the rest of the half. Allen threw three more touchdown passes—a 24-yarder to rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman, a 27-yarder to Khalil Shakir, and a 16-yarder to running back Ty Johnson—extending Buffalo's lead to 34-3 by halftime. The Jaguars' only touchdown came on their first drive of the second half when Lawrence connected with tight end Brenton Strange for an eight-yard score, cutting the lead to 34-10. The Bills quickly responded with a field goal to go up 37-10 and sealed the game with a 43-yard field goal and a late touchdown run by Ray Davis. Injuries and Inactives: The Jaguars were without several key players, including safety Darnell Savage and tight end Evan Engram, both of whom were inactive due to injuries. Rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones sustained a shoulder injury on the first drive and did not return, while veteran linebacker Foye Oluokun and right tackle Anton Harrison left the game with foot and knee injuries, respectively. Reamore: