Recap: Jacksonville vs. Buffalo
Sports Network | September 14, 2008
Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Trent Edwards completed 20-of-25 passes for 239 yards and threw for the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter to lead Buffalo to a 20-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Marshawn Lynch had 59 yards rushing and scored once on 19 carries for the Bills (2-0), who haven't opened a season with two wins since 2003. Fred Jackson caught seven passes for 83 yards, while Lee Evans grabbed four balls for 77 yards. Rookie James Hardy had his first career touchdown reception.
David Garrard went 17-for-28 for 170 yards and was intercepted once, as the Jaguars (0-2) haven't opened a season with consecutive losses since 2003, when they began with four consecutive losses.
Maurice Jones-Drew had a rushing touchdown, but accumulated just 17 yards on seven rushes overall. Fred Taylor ran for 49 yards on 14 attempts for Jacksonville, whose interior offensive front was depleted after injuries to center Brad Meester and guards Vince Manuwai and Maurice Williams.
