The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) face a challenging task to claim their first win as they face the Buffalo Bills (2-0) on Monday, September 23, at 7:30 PM ET at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills are favored to win their third straight, with a point spread of -5.0 (-110).
The Jaguars have lost their first two games by five points or less each. With their latest loss, they fell short 18-13 to the Cleveland Browns.
They had a sluggish start, only scoring a field goal in the first half. Trevor Lawrence threw for 220 yards and completed 14 of his 30 pass attempts. Travis Etienne Jr. led their offense on the ground with 13 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown.
The Jaguars looked more appealing on offense, with more yards and first downs, than the Browns. But they failed to convert key plays that would have eventually led to scoring. They did a good job of not turning the ball over, but their defense must be better, too.
They are scoring 15.0 points a game, which ranks 27th in the league. On the other hand, they are holding teams to 19.0 points a game, ranking eighth. Their defense has not been that great on paper; they are playing teams that are not as strong offensively yet.
The Bills are off to a good start with two straight wins. Their latest victory was a 31-10 performance over the Miami Dolphins.
Josh Allen only missed six of his 19 passes and had 139 yards with a touchdown. Their running game took off with James Cook, who had 11 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Seemingly, everywhere you look, someone was making good plays to keep the offense rolling.
The Bills actually had fewer yards and first downs than the Dolphins. But they forced three turnovers, all by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the Dolphins. Also, the Bills only had possession for about 24 minutes.
Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 32.5 points per game and ranking fifth. Their defense has also been appealing, holding teams to 19.0 points per game and ranking eighth.
NFL betting odds can be found through MyBookie, which has you covered for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills showdown. Their odds show the Bills as five-point favorites. On top of that, market trends indicate the Bills have a 66.0 percent chance of winning.
The Jaguars have been volatile on both sides of the ball, and they will likely not keep up with the Bills' offense. Look for the Bills to cover the spread.
