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Monday Night Football Recap: Bills Crush Jaguars, Commanders' Daniels Makes History Against Bengals

2024-09-24

Bills' Resounding Victory Over Jaguars

Josh Allen led the Bills to a powerful win at Highmark Stadium, throwing for 263 yards and four touchdowns, while also contributing 44 rushing yards. This victory not only keeps the Bills undefeated at 3-0 but also leaves the Jaguars struggling at 0-3, marking their worst start since the 2019 season.

Trevor Lawrence had a night to forget, throwing for just 178 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He was ultimately benched in favor of Mac Jones as the Jaguars trailed significantly. On a brighter note for Buffalo, safety Damar Hamlin recorded his first career interception during the game, a symbolic moment given his past health scare on the same field last season.

Commanders Pull Off the Upset Over Bengals

In the nightcap, the Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, rallied to defeat the Bengals in a nail-biter. Daniels threw for 254 yards, completed 21 of 23 passes, and accounted for three touchdowns—two through the air and one on the ground. His first career touchdown pass was notably thrown to an offensive lineman, making headlines across sports media.

Despite a robust performance from Joe Burrow, who compiled 324 passing yards and three touchdowns, the Bengals find themselves in a precarious position at 0-3, equaling their worst start in four seasons.

A Night of Historic Firsts

That thrilling matchup between the Commanders and Bengals also made history—it was the first NFL game without either a turnover or a punt since 1940. The remarkable game-play made for an unforgettable night for fans, with both teams showcasing offensive prowess that left defenses scrambling.

Statistical Snapshot

Bills vs. Jaguars: - Total Yards: Bills 389, Jaguars 239 - Josh Allen: 23-of-30, 263 yards, 4 TDs; 44 rushing yards - Trevor Lawrence: 21-of-38, 178 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Commanders vs. Bengals: - Total Yards: Bengals 436, Commanders 357 - Jayden Daniels: 21-of-23, 254 yards, 2 TDs; 39 rushing yards, 1 TD - Joe Burrow: 29-of-39, 324 yards, 3 TDs

With Week 3 wrapped up, attention now turns to the upcoming matchups for both the teams on the rebound and those looking to maintain their winning momentum. Football fans, be prepared for more fireworks as the season progresses!