Watch: Travis Etienne Jr. TD leads Jaguars to upset over Bills

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: 35-yard Travis Etienne Jr. TD leads Jaguars to upset over Bills

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 10/8/23

Running back Travis Etienne Jr. put the Jacksonville Jaguars on his back in an upset victory over the Buffalo Bills.

In the 25-20 victory, Etienne Jr. scored two critical TDs in the fourth quarter, including a 35-yarder that gave Jacksonville a 25-13 lead with 2:11 left. Additionally, he dominated the Buffalo defense, rushing for a season-high 136 yards on 26 carries.

.@swaggy_t1 sealed the deal!#JAXvsBUF on FOX/NFLN pic.twitter.com/WIRkDfTeMD
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 8, 2023

Surprisingly, the 24-year-old has struggled this season. Entering Week 5, he had no games where he crossed the 100-yard rushing mark and only averaged 3.8 yards per carry.

The strong performance, however, might mark a turning point for the young running back. Etienne Jr. finding his groove would be ideal for Jacksonville because it will ease the pressure on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and help open up the offense. The unit averages 21.8 points per game, below the league average (22.4).

Also, it will ensure the team keep its AFC South title hopes alive as it aims to repeat as division champions.

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