The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement in London on Sunday, defeating the Buffalo Bills 25-20 in a thrilling matchup. The Jaguars were led by rookie running back James Robinson, who rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown, and by rookie quarterback Jake Luton, who threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns.
The Jaguars got off to a fast start, scoring on their first drive of the game. Luton connected with wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for a 20-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring. The Jaguars then added a field goal to take a 10-0 lead into the second quarter.
The Bills responded in the second quarter, with quarterback Josh Allen connecting with wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a touchdown to cut the Jaguars’ lead to 10-7. The Jaguars then answered with a touchdown of their own, as Luton found running back Travis Etienne for a 10-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 17-7.
The Bills responded again in the third quarter, with Allen connecting with tight end Dawson Knox for a touchdown to cut the Jaguars’ lead to 17-14. The Jaguars then answered with another touchdown, as Luton found Etienne for a second time, this time for a five-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 25-14.
The Bills attempted to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, with Allen connecting with wide receiver Cole Beasley for a touchdown to cut the Jaguars’ lead to 25-20. However, the Jaguars defense held strong and the Jaguars were able to run out the clock and secure the victory.
The win was an impressive one for the Jaguars, as they were able to defeat a playoff-caliber team on their home turf in London. Etienne was the star of the show, as he rushed for over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns. The Jaguars will look to build on this win as they prepare for their next matchup against the Houston Texans.
