The Green Bay Packers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-27 on October 27, 2024, in a Week 8 thriller that went down to the wire. Running back Josh Jacobs dominated with 127 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries.
Quarterback Jordan Love left injured in the third quarter, and backup Malik Willis stepped in to throw the go-ahead touchdown.
Green Bay improved to 4-0 all-time against Jacksonville with their fourth straight close victory in this series. The Packers controlled the ground game and made fewer mistakes when it mattered most.
See the Key Game Numbers
Green Bay rushed for more yards and held the ball longer. Jacksonville threw for more yards but struggled on third down and turned the ball over twice.
| Category | Packers | Jaguars |
| Final score | 30 | 27 |
| Total yards | 422 | 390 |
| Passing yards | 252 | 308 |
| Rushing yards | 170 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Third-down rate | 3/11 | 1/9 |
| Time of possession | 34:09 | 25:51 |
Jacksonville’s 1-for-9 performance on third down killed their scoring chances. Green Bay was not much better at 3-for-11, but Josh Jacobs made first and second downs easier with consistent gains.
Compare Jordan Love, Malik Willis, and Trevor Lawrence
Jordan Love started strong before his injury. Malik Willis entered with the game tied and delivered in the clutch. Trevor Lawrence threw for big yards but made costly turnovers.
| Quarterback | Team | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Rush yards | Rush TD |
| Jordan Love | GB | 14/22 | 196 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | GB | 4/5 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAX | 21/32 | 308 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Love managed the offense before getting hurt in the third quarter with the score tied 20-20. Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 56 yards and threw a 3-yard touchdown to Tucker Kraft that put Green Bay ahead 27-20. He also ran for 23 yards on 4 carries to keep drives alive.
Lawrence completed 21 of 32 passes for 308 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes while rushing for another score. But his fumble and interception gave Green Bay short fields and killed Jacksonville’s momentum.
For fantasy players, Lawrence posted solid QB2 numbers despite the loss, while Willis delivered efficient backup production.
Josh Jacobs Runs for Season-high 127 Yards
Jacobs had his best game of 2024 and controlled the pace from start to finish. Jacksonville could not match his production on the ground.
| Player | Team | Carries | Rush yards | Yards/carry | Rush TD | Long |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | 25 | 127 | 5.1 | 2 | 38 |
| Malik Willis | GB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 20 |
| Tank Bigsby | JAX | 18 | 78 | 4.3 | 0 | 16 |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAX | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 1 | 6 |
Jacobs ran 25 times for 127 yards and scored twice, including a 38-yard burst in the second quarter. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry and broke tackles all game. His workload gave fantasy managers RB1 production with over 20 PPR points.
Bigsby carried 18 times for 78 yards for Jacksonville but never reached the end zone. Lawrence scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the fourth quarter that tied the game 27-27. Green Bay’s 79-yard advantage on the ground was the difference.
Tucker Kraft Catches Game-winning TD for Packers
Green Bay spread targets across multiple receivers, with tight end Tucker Kraft making the biggest impact.
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| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TD | Long |
| Tucker Kraft | 3 | 3 | 78 | 1 | 67 |
| Romeo Doubs | 6 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 29 |
| Jayden Reed | 3 | 2 | 55 | 0 | 51 |
| Christian Watson | 6 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 14 |
Kraft caught all 3 targets for 78 yards and the go-ahead 3-yard touchdown from Willis. His 67-yard reception earlier in the game set up a Jacobs touchdown.
Doubs added 72 yards on 3 catches, while Reed had a 51-yard gain that gave Green Bay excellent field position.
Brian Thomas Jr. and Evan Engram Lead Jaguars Receivers
Jacksonville’s passing game moved the ball between the 20-yard lines but could not finish drives.
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TD | Long |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | 4 | 3 | 60 | 1 | 28 |
| Christian Kirk | 5 | 2 | 59 | 0 | 33 |
| Brenton Strange | 5 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 21 |
| Evan Engram | 5 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 14 |
Thomas Jr. caught 3 passes for 60 yards and a 28-yard touchdown that brought Jacksonville within 20-17 in the third quarter.
Engram scored on a 14-yard touchdown that tied the game 27-27 with just over 3 minutes left. Kirk had only 2 catches but gained 59 yards, including a 33-yard reception.
Defense Forces Key Turnovers
Green Bay forced 2 turnovers while Jacksonville forced only 1, creating the difference in a 3-point game.
- Eric Wilson led Green Bay with 9 tackles and played strong all game.
- Edgerrin Cooper recorded Green Bay’s only sack on a third-down play that forced a punt.
- Xavier McKinney intercepted Lawrence in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville was driving for the lead.
- Foyesade Oluokun led Jacksonville with 9 tackles but could not slow down Jacobs.
Green Bay recovered a Lawrence fumble in the third quarter that led to a touchdown. Jacksonville intercepted Love in the second quarter but only managed a field goal after the turnover.
Brandon McManus Wins it with Late Field Goal
Both kickers were perfect, but McManus had the final chance.
- Brandon McManus (GB): 3/3 on field goals, 3/3 on extra points, 12 total points.
- Cam Little (JAX): 2/2 on field goals, 3/3 on extra points, 9 total points.
McManus kicked a 24-yard field goal with 43 seconds left that gave Green Bay the 30-27 lead. Jacksonville could not answer in the final seconds.
Packers Stay Perfect at 4-0 vs Jaguars
Green Bay has won all 4 meetings with Jacksonville since 2012, with every game decided by 7 points or less.
| Date | Score | Margin | Key factor |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 30-27 GB | 3 | Jacobs rushes, Willis TD |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 24-20 GB | 4 | Rodgers efficiency |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 27-23 GB | 4 | Late Packers drive |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 24-15 GB | 9 | Rodgers dominates |
The Packers rush better and make fewer mistakes in close games. Jacksonville throws for more yards but struggles to convert third downs and finish drives.
FAQs
Who won Packers vs Jaguars?
Green Bay won 30-27 on October 27, 2024, improving to 4-0 all-time against Jacksonville.
How did Josh Jacobs perform?
Jacobs rushed 25 times for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, recording his best game of the 2024 season.
What happened to Jordan Love?
Love left injured in the third quarter after completing 14 of 22 passes for 196 yards, and Malik Willis replaced him.
Is Jordan Love injured?
Love exited in the third quarter after taking a hard hit with the score tied 20-20 and did not return to the game.
Who is Green Bay’s backup quarterback?
Malik Willis is the backup and threw a touchdown pass after replacing the injured Jordan Love.
What were Trevor Lawrence’s stats?
Lawrence completed 21 of 32 passes for 308 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 1 interception.
Why did Green Bay win?
The Packers rushed for 79 more yards, controlled the ball for 8 more minutes, forced 2 turnovers, and made the final field goal.
What is Green Bay’s record vs Jacksonville?
Green Bay is 4-0 all-time against Jacksonville, winning every meeting by 7 points or less.
