Quarterbacking has rarely looked as shoddy as it has across the past few weeks of the NFL season.
Even the best hurlers look incapable of consistently threading the needle and finding targets through three weeks, with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, CJ Stroud, and Aaron Rodgers all toiling at times during the opening paces of the year.
With just two games left in the Week 3 slate, some in the viewing public are yearning for impressive passing displays. Perhaps such showings could coax life out of the rest of the league’s archers.
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That opportunity could present itself via a “Monday Night Football” clash between the Bills and Jaguars. Buffalo’s star side-winder, Josh Allen, has five touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) and zero interceptions across two games. Given the middling nature of quarterbacking performances across the league thus far, that puts him in rarified air.
He’ll have quite the dance partner on Monday night; Jacksonville’s lead signal-caller, Trevor Lawrence, is similarly adept at conjuring up magic inside and outside the pocket. He hasn’t done so much this year — the Jags sit at 0-2, seemingly resigned to another year filled with despair. But his reputation as a star passer precedes him. There’s a reason Jacksonville shelled out a record-breaking sum of money to retain his services for the long run.
One win can change a team’s prospects. Lawrence and Co. need that more than most.
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Bills vs. Jaguars live results, highlights from Monday Night Football
(All times Eastern)
End of third quarter: Bills 37, Jaguars 10
9:41 p.m.: The Jaguars are slowly but surely advancing down the field. Nabbed yet another first down on fourth-and-short. They’ll need points and quickly to give themselves a shot.
9:36 p.m.: Buffalo adds to its lead courtesy of a Tyler Bass field goal from short range.
Bills 37, Jaguars 10
9:23 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Lawrence finds his touch in the red zone, flicking a pass to Brenton Strange from 10 yards out. Seven points down, 24 to go.
Lawrence to Brenton Strange for the @Jaguars TD
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Bills 34, Jaguars 10
9:19 p.m.: The Jaguars will attempt to mount their comeback in the second half. They’ll start with the ball here, so you never know…
End of second quarter: Bills 34, Jaguars 3
8:55 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Allen adds another to his coffers, connecting with Ty Johnson for a 16-yard score. His stat line up to now: 22-of-27 passing for 247 yards and four touchdowns. Doesn’t get much better than that.
FOUR FIRST HALF TDs FOR JOSH ALLEN.
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Bills 34, Jaguars 3
8:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The Bills find pay dirt once more, with Allen sending a 27-yard shot to Shakir. The rout is one at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen’s third TD of the half goes to Khalil Shakir!
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/WBKrIKEikV— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2024
Bills 27, Jaguars 3
8:34 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! It’s Damar Hamlin with the grab! Lawrence airmailed a wide open Thomas, instead finding Hamlin’s waiting grasp. It’s his first career interception. And it’s on Monday Night Football. What a moment.
8:32 p.m.: The Jags convert another desperation fourth down. Lawrence sneaks through the trenches for the first on fourth-and-one.
8:27 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Keon Coleman gets in on the action! The rookie wideout raced beyond the defense before hauling a delicate Allen effort for the 24-yard score. Coleman had to wait until the second quarter to get his first few snaps. He made them count, pushing the Bills out to a 17-point lead.
FIRST TOUCHDOWN AS A BUFFALO BILL!
📺: @ESPNNFL@keoncoleman6 | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/6p4VM3vflh
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 24, 2024
Bills 20, Jaguars 3
8:25 p.m.: Buffalo looks poised to find pay dirt once more. Allen races past the front seven, moving the chains with aplomb. The Bills are on the cusp of the red zone.
8:17 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Jacksonville’s drive sputtered once it hit the red zone, felled by a penalty. The Jags will have to settle for a field goal to open their scoring.
Bills 13, Jaguars 3
8:15 p.m.: Another solid throw from Lawrence, who moves the chains once more on third down, this time finding Kirk in the open. The Jaguars are starting to find a bit of a rhythm on the offensive side of the ball.
8:11 p.m.: Lawrence appears to have found a safety blanket in Brian Thomas Jr.; first, he moved the chains by hitting the rookie wideout on an out route on third down. He followed it up with another throw along the sideline to move Jacksonville deeper into Bills territory.
End of first quarter: Bills 13, Jaguars 0
8:05 p.m.: Jacksonville already found itself on the brink of collapse, opting to line up on fourth-and-inches with the ball firmly entrenched in its territory. Doug Pederson’s aggressiveness worked a dream there; Etienne burst through the mire, getting just enough yardage to set up four new downs.
8:00 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo adds to its lead courtesy of some Allen magic! The Wyoming alum jinks right then left before firing a dart to Kincaid in the corner of the end zone. Jacksonville is already behind the eight-ball here.
17 + 86 = 6
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 24, 2024
Bills 13, Jaguars 0
7:56 p.m.: Buffalo secures another fourth down try, setting itself for a first-and-goal chance. Jacksonville just can’t lay a glove on Allen and Co. thus far.
7:53 p.m.: Another solid throw by Allen, who hits tight end Dalton Kincaid for a 28-yard gain. The Bills have breached the red zone…again.
7:48 p.m.: Jaguars’ first possession of the game ends with a three-and-out. They gained a single yard on the drive. The ball is headed back to Buffalo.
7:41 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Cook trots into the end zone from seven yards out, capping off an impressive 70-yard drive with a flourish. Special mention goes to Mack Hollins, who secured the edge with a crunching block to set Cook free.
Everybody eats when James Cooks.
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 23, 2024
The subsequent PAT went awry. But Buffalo’s offense looks to have not skipped a beat.
Bills 6, Jaguars 0
7:33 p.m.: The screen play fools the Jags; Allen floats a pass to Khalil Shakir, who shakes loose for a big gain on fourth and short.
7:32 p.m.: The first play of the game is a fruitful one for Buffalo, with Allen firing a dot to Cook, who scurries down the sideline for a 19-yard gain.
7:31 p.m.: And we’re off! Bills will start the game with the ball in their hands.
7:20 p.m.: Precarious times for Lawrence and the Jaguars. His last seven starts have all ended in defeat. And historically, an 0-3 start precludes playoff qualification. He needs a win tonight. Badly.
7:15 p.m.: Kickoff is on the horizon at Highmark Stadium. Will the Bills keep their unbeaten start alive or can the Jags break the slide and capture their first win of the season?
7:05 p.m.: It will be interesting to see what Joe Brady’s game plan is for tonight’s duel. Against Miami, the Bills opted for the short game, relying on star tailback James Cook to push the team forward. Will Brady resort to similar tactics against the Jags?
6:45 p.m.: Count Josh Allen as one of Vince Carter’s many fans. The Bills QB gave the Raptors icon a hug before tonight’s contest. A great many Toronto natives of a certain generation would’ve done the same.
A big hug from an excited Josh Allen for Vince Carter Jr. in the tunnel before the game. @TBNSports @kfitz134 #billsvsjags @gggaughan pic.twitter.com/FJSGJItlhy
— Joshua Bessex (@Bessex_Joshua) September 23, 2024
6:40 p.m.: Hometown hero “Buffalo Joe” Andreesen will make his big-league debut tonight. The Lancaster, New York, native, who starred at Bryant and University of Buffalo, impressed in rookie minicamp and preseason, earning a spot on the 53-man roster despite going undrafted. With Bernard out, he could very well see some opportunities in the middle of the Bills’ defense.
6:30 p.m.: A pair of Basketball Hall of Famers are in the building for tonight’s clash — former Raptors stars (and cousins!) Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are decked in Bills blue and set to watch on as the festivities unfold. They’ll be joined by American soccer icon Jozy Altidore, as well.
All the stars are in Buffalo for Monday Night Football.
Good to have @MrVinceCarter15, Tracy McGrady, and @JozyAltidore in the house tonight! #JAXvsBUF #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/6UrMxRqyvJ
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 23, 2024
6:10 p.m.: Here’s a look the inactive for tonight’s game. Evan Engram will miss out the action after suffering a hamstring injury, while the Bills will be without starting linebacker Terrell Bernard, among others.
#JAXvsBUF Inactives pic.twitter.com/KmLZOPeYJR
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 23, 2024
Tonight’s inactives. #JAXvsBUF pic.twitter.com/qvBoon6quH
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 23, 2024
What channel is Bills vs. Jaguars on today?
- Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Date: Monday, September 23
- TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S) | DAZN (Canada)
The Bills vs. Jaguars game will be aired on ESPN. The Worldwide Leader in Sports will send its No. 2 team to Highmark Stadium, with long-time analysts Dan Orlovsky and Louis Riddick joining veteran broadcaster Chris Fowler on the call.
Fans can also stream the game on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
Viewers in Canada can stream every NFL game through DAZN.
Bills vs. Jaguars start time
- Date: Monday, September 23
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Monday’s meeting between the Bills and Jaguars will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. It’s an unusual slot for “Monday Night Football”, which typically commences at 8:15 p.m. ET. ESPN is on double duty this week, however, broadcasting not one but two games — Bills vs. Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. ET and Bengals vs. Commanders at 8:15 p.m. ET., the usual slot for “Monday Night Football.”
