Jacksonville has better Josh Allen

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.» Jacksonville linebacker Josh Allen wanted his namesake’s jersey — badly.

He figured the white, No. 17 top with blue numbers and red trim worn by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen would look good on a wall somewhere in his home, especially if it still has all those grass stains.

“I’m gonna get it, though,” Allen said confidently.

Jacksonville had the better Allen on this Sunday, with the third-year pro intercepting a pass, making a sack and recovering a fumble in a 9-6 upset of the Bills that will go down as one of the best defensive efforts in franchise history.

Allen and fellow pass rushers Dawuane Smoot and Taven Bryan harassed Buffalo’s Allen all day and caused three second-half turnovers that propelled Jacksonville (2-6) to its second victory in three games.

“That’s what we’re supposed to do,” Jacksonville’s Allen said.

The Bills (5-3) lost for the second time in seven games, this one much more stunning than losing on the final play at Tennessee three weeks ago.

Allen completed 31 of 47 passes for 264 yards, with the two picks and a fumble. He also fumbled again late, but officials ruled his progress was stopped.

“We played like (crap) and it starts with me,” Allen said. “This loss stings, but we will be better because of it.”

The Bills finished with 301 yards, but had 12 penalties for 118 yards and had to settle for a field goal after getting to the Jaguars 6yard line on their opening possession.

“I was just looking on their sideline and one thing I know is I was like, ‘They don’t have the same energy as us,’” Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin said.