Jaguars 25, Bills 20 | Final score, game highlights + stats to know

 Jaguars 25, Bills 20: Jaguars upset Bills in London

Jaguars 25, Bills 20: Jaguars upset Bills in London

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•The Jacksonville Jaguars upset the Buffalo Bills 25-20 in London on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The Jaguars were led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. also had a strong game, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown.

•The Jaguars got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two drives. Lawrence threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Zay Jones and Etienne ran for a 1-yard touchdown. The Bills responded with a field goal in the first quarter, but the Jaguars took a 14-3 lead into the second quarter.

•The Jaguars extended their lead to 18-3 in the second quarter on a 44-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. The Bills finally got on the board late in the second quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Josh Allen. The Jaguars led 18-10 at halftime.

•The Bills came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown on their first drive to make it 18-17. However, the Jaguars responded with a touchdown of their own on a 20-yard pass from Lawrence to Christian Kirk. The Jaguars led 25-17 at the end of the third quarter.

•The Bills scored a field goal in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 25-20, but the Jaguars were able to hold on for the win.

Game highlights

• Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown.
• Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk caught a 20-yard touchdown pass.
• Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 200 yards and ran for a touchdown.
• Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught 6 passes for 80 yards.

Stats to know

• The Jaguars rushed for 150 yards, their most in a game since 2019.
• The Jaguars forced two turnovers, their first turnovers forced in three games.
• The Bills were held to 20 points, their lowest scoring output of the season.
• The Bills lost their first game of the season.

Conclusion

•The Jaguars' upset victory over the Bills was a major surprise. The Bills were the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season, but the Jaguars were able to play a complete game and come away with the win. The Jaguars' defense was especially impressive, holding the Bills to 20 points and forcing two turnovers.

•The Jaguars' victory is a sign that they are improving as a team. They now have a winning record (3-2) and are in first place in the AFC South. The Bills, on the other hand, will need to regroup and bounce back from their first loss of the season.