Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: Both Sides Have 'Hands Full' with Josh Allen
Brew that coffee, lads! The Buffalo Bills fly across the pond to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday at at 9:30 a.m. ET in an exciting AFC Conference matchup.
The Jags definitely have the travel advantage, as they beat the Atlanta Falcons in London in Week 4 and stayed overseas while the Bills have to travel 4,000 miles.
The Bills cooled a hot Miami Dolphins team in Week 4, winning the division game 48-20 at Highmark Stadium and solidifying themselves as one of the top teams in the NFL. With its one-sided victory over the previously unbeaten Dolphins, Buffalo has outscored its last three opponents 123-33.
This Week 5 matchup will feature Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen.
Jacksonville’s Allen is having a tremendous season, tied for the lead league in sacks and fresh off a three-sack performance against Atlanta.
Buffalo’s Josh Allen is tied for the league lead in total touchdowns and coming off one of the most efficient Sundays of his career. Against Miami, he completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for an 11-yard score.
Good news and bad news for the Buffalo defense this week: The Bills have lost cornerback Tre'Davious White for the season with a torn Achilles but could get back Von Miller against Jacksonville as he looks to make his season debut. The Bills, who are currently leading the league with 16 sacks this season, look to get after Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half at TIAA Bank Field.
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FLASHBACK: These teams faced off in 2021 in a touchdown-less matchup. The Jaguars won 9-6 in Jacksonville. Jaguars' Allen had a sack and interception of the Bills Allen, who threw two picks.
RECORDS: Buffalo Bills (3-1) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)
ODDS: Buffalo is a 5.5-point favorite vs. the Jaguars.
GAME TIME: Sunday, Oct 8th, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. ET
LOCATION: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM - London, England
TV/RADIO: NFL Network, WGR 550
THE FINAL WORD: Buffalo's Allen on Jacksonville's Allen:
“He scares me. He got me last time we played,” the Bills’ Allen said. “He’s coming off a really good week, too. He’s a baller... Their defensive group right now is playing at a high level. They work together very well. So we’re going to have our hands full.”
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