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Sixty-four (64) youth flag football teams from will compete in the NFL FLAG CHAMPIONSHIPS POWERED BY USA FOOTBALL at ESPN Wide World of Sports from Friday, Jan. 27 – Saturday, Jan. 28 as part of the NFL’s Pro Bowl Week in Orlando. Games will be played from 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. each day. Traditionally hosted at Super Bowl, the NFL FLAG Championships will be held at Pro Bowl for the first time ever as part of the week-long celebration of football across all levels.

Teams from across the country – eight regional champions in four divisions plus 32 at-large teams – will compete in the tournament. NFL Pro Bowl players and Legends will serve as guest coaches, encouraging the teams as they compete for the national title. The 13-14 Boys Championship Game will be aired on ESPN on Sunday, Jan. 29 as part of the network’s broadcast of the Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Divisions include 9-10 coed, 11-12 coed, 13-14 boys and 13-14 girls.

Teams qualified for the national championships by winning regional tournaments hosted by USA Football in NFL club markets. Regional tournaments were hosted for the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins. At-large teams were chosen by the NFL team in their market.

The 64 teams participating in the NFL FLAG Championships at Pro Bowl will wear jerseys representing each of the NFL’s 32 clubs.

Players and coaches will arrive Thursday, Jan. 26, for a three-day trip to Orlando to compete in the tournament. Teams are provided with hotels, food, ground transportation in Orlando and tickets to the Pro Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 29.

In 2016, more than 350,000 boys and girls ages 5-17 were part of NFL FLAG Powered by USA Football, a fun and dynamic non-contact football experience for kids that emphasizes safety, teamwork, self-esteem, discipline and goal-setting.

Participating teams, players and coaches are included below:

9-10 Coed

Team, hometownRegionalNFL team jerseyTeam members
Mo Steel Juniors

Miami, Florida

New Orleans SaintsJacksonville JaguarsPlayers: Sergio Hernandez, Max Jacobs, Jordan Jones, Jake Manasse, Brody Minick, Carson Orlinsky, Itty Pomeranc, Nolan Senker, Vince Shavers, Nate Smith

Coaches: Yossi Behar, Joel Brodsky

NSFFL Elite

Beverly, Massachusetts

New York JetsPhiladelphia EaglesPlayers: Andre Langley,

Warren Keel, Jordan Rae, Devonte Ozuna, Bryson Green, Luke Lowry, Jordan Em, Davion Irby

Coaches: Mike Rae

Play Sports Rams

Honolulu, Hawaii

San Diego ChargersLos Angeles RamsPlayers: Sylas Alaimalo, Chasyn Amano, Ma’a Fonoti, Noah Macapulay, Charles-Titan Lacaden, Shley-Kingston Siliado, Derek Tsuchiyama, Kaina Watson, Po’okela Yamashita

Coaches: Jon Amano, Kamani Yamashita

Play Sports Bills

Honolulu, Hawaii

Arizona CardinalsBuffalo BillsPlayers: Davyn Joseph, Keahi Kaneakua, Treston McMillan, Caysean Melvin, Shancin Reveulto, Jaron Sagapolutele, James Steffany-Flame, Jonah Tavui

Coaches: Dean McMillan, Mark Reveulto

Red Zone All Stars

Miami, Florida

Houston TexansGreen Bay PackersPlayers: E-Jay Yappor, Lay Lay Grant, Prince Coston, J-Rock Flowers, Robert Finlay, Bean Finlay, Boobie Johnson, Trey Mercado, JJ Smith, KJ Fraiser
Ryan Football

Miami, Florida

New York JetsMiami DolphinsPlayers: Cameron Sapp, Darriel Lashon Harper III, Kevin Cascudo, Jose Luis Leon Jr., Sean Michael Hill, Rashard Snow, Eric Alexander Pereda, Devonte Trevarus WardGrant, Eduardo Jose Nunez Jr., Julian Roberts

Coaches: Rudy Fernandez, Johan Betancourt

VXS 10U Purple

Arlington, Virginia

Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsPlayers: Chase Bilke, Anthony ‘Mac’ Colvecchio, Nate Hoskins, Aaron Joyce, Brad Morrell, Chase Pavolic, Julien Randolph, Maxwell Randolph, Logan Reilly, Julian Roberson

Coaches: Bruce Bilek, Brad Colavecchio

YYFFA

Youngstown, Ohio

Indianapolis ColtsCleveland BrownsPlayers: Anthony Bengala, Jack Ericson, Dan Evans, Elliott “EJ” Giles Jr., Isaiah McCray, Tyler Opritza, Michael Patellis, Tanner Stricko, Antonio Russo

Coaches: Elliott Giles

Asst Coach: Amy Giles

 

11-12 Coed

Team, hometownRegionalNFL team jerseyTeam members
Flight Zone Panthers

Pontiac, Michigan

New York JetsDetroit LionsPlayers: Brayden Ledin, Josh Rush, Quentin Moyet, Jay Fouchey, Brennen Bochenek, Cole Rubner, Michael Williams II, Griffin Johnson, Owen Malia, Tommy Crawford

Coaches: Bryan Ledin, Eugene Rush

Mo Steel Seniors

Miami, Florida

Houston TexansHouston TexansPlayers: Eli Silverman, Steven Friedman, Levi Gans, Mekhi Smith, Marc Wendrow, Sammuel Attias, Malcom Davis, Deandre Tamarez, AJ Scott, Jamari Sharpe

Coaches: Ken Simmons, Steven Feld

NSFFL Elite

Beverly, Massachusetts

Washington RedskinsCarolina PanthersPlayers: Jason Romans, Jaythean Im, Tyee Ambrosh, Colin Ridley, Connor Cronin, Egan Gouveia, Ryan Torres, Joenel Aguero

Coaches: Danny Batista, Jonathan Rivera

Red Zone All Stars

Miami, Florida

Indianapolis ColtsMinnesota VikingsPlayers: Tiger Dickens, CJ Donaldson, Jamari Ford, Mark Evans, Rashad Davis, Deyzaione Bell, Yulkeith Brown, Brandon Inniss, Jaiden Maortazavi

Coach: Saaid Mortazavi

Ryan Football

Miami, Florida

Arizona CardinalsTampa Bay BuccaneersPlayers: Antonio Smith, Bob Bussey, Julien Lewis, Kelvon Durham, Caron Haggard, Jalen Rogers, Travious Lathan, Navar Maine, Matthew Boston

Coaches: Rudy Fernandez, Michael Haggard

TFL Colts

Spring, Texas

New Orleans SaintsDenver BroncosPlayers: Kaleb Black, Ben Ferguson, Carson Hanson, Josh Johnson, Diego Martinez, Jacob Smith, Connor Weigman, Jax Traeger

Coaches: Carrie Aman, Clint Johnson

Tucson Turf

Tucson, Arizona

San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersPlayers: Treyson Bourguet, Michael Aguirre, Blake Lehmbeck, Mason Flores, Marcus Flores, Dominic Martinez, Bryce Robinson, Elijah Joplin, Sam Brown, Roman Figueroa

Coaches: Lee Joplin, Eric Lehmbeck

YYFFA

Youngstown, Ohio

New England PatriotsCincinnati BengalsPlayers: Ashton O’Brien, Ty Stricko, Chris Altiere, Preston Mays, Nicholas Bengala, Nathan Shaw, Aiden Enoch, Terrance Pankey, Shane Lindstrom

Coach: Elliot Giles

13-14 Boys

Team, hometownRegionalNFL team jerseyTeam members
Arlington 14U

Arlington, Virginia

At LargeWashington RedskinsPlayers: Seth Novak, Thor Koomey, Ryan Bhojwani, Joseph Capretta, Zachary McAndrews, Eric Pacheco, Bradley Pollard, Brandon Warner, Peter Moore, Nolan Shively

Coaches: Laura Novak, Chris Koomey

Buffalo Bills

Buffalo, New York

At LargeBuffalo BillsPlayers: Tyler Baker, CJ Ozolins, Jayden DuBard, Noah Kunzman, Amier Mohammad, Jake Ritts, Brandon Brown, Clarence Thomas, Jack Brandon, Jordan Gringols

Coaches: Rob Currin, Tim Hirschbeck

DAC Giants

Queens, New York

At LargeNew York GiantsPlayers: Chatram Persaud, Isaiah Maxwell, James Cummings, Connor Donovan, Nicholas Vakili, Joshua Myers, Tyshawn Capers, John Cardillo, Collin Brown

Coaches: Anthony Maxwell, Patrick Brown

Eagle Rock Rams

Los Angeles, California

At LargeLos Angeles RamsPlayers: Ayver Axel, Chavez Gerardo, De la Cruz Daniel, Laxamana John Paolo, Marfisi Christopher, Morales Daniel Israel, Paman Ken Wally, Ramos Rio, Saucedo Max, Vergara Vincent

Coaches: Ritchie Samayoa, Kim Alvarado

East Bay Flag Football

Oakland, California

 

At LargeOakland RaidersPlayers: Devon King, Aaron Friedkin, Liam Burns, Leo Cramer, Malcolm Clemons, Samuel, Lucas McNulty, Imad Hadid, Jackson Weldon

Coaches: Patrick Burns, Peter Ferioli

East Yonkers Jets

New York, New York

At LargeNew York JetsPlayers: Wilfredo Acevedo, Aiden Acevedo, Joshua Williams, Joseph Chirurgi, Tristian Rivera, Rene Delgado, William Graham, Ayden Collazo, Marco Angarano, Ryan Cooper

Coaches: Wilfredo Acevedo, Giulio Tata

Eau Claire Packers

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

At LargeGreen Bay PackersPlayers: Riley Bauer, Tyler Everson, Ryan Kahl, DeVauntaye Parker, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Kent, Will Ockler, David Haselwander, Aaron Haselwander, Cole Keiser

Coaches: Bobby Diaz, Joseph Haselwander

The Farm League

Spring, Texas

At LargeHouston TexansPlayers: Colby Powers, Max Roberts, Colton Craig, Isiah McClendon, Jalen Johnny, Drew Berra, Bryson Stubblefield, Kason Tullos, Christian Goad, Frank Hickerson

Coaches: Logan Patterson, Robert Conrad

Fort Wayne Colts

Fort Wayne, Indiana

At LargeIndianapolis ColtsPlayers: Christian Rebman, Jerod Handshoe, Trevor Reed, Carson McCauley, Gannon Brown, Michael O’Brien, Michael Eley, Deron Swanson, Tyler Grossman

Coaches: Matthew Brown, Byron Handshoe

Frederick Co.

Frederick, Maryland

At LargeBaltimore RavensPlayers: Logan Debord, Kyler Dorner, Tommy Kelly, Gavin King, James Lockard, Jack McGaha, Jackson Meade, Matthew Nalley, Ian Spurrier, Jaden Wade

Coaches: Arnie McGaha, Shawn Meade

Georgia Elite Falcons

Locust Grove, Georgia

At LargeAtlanta FalconsPlayers: Jordan Southerland, Toussaint Kirk II, Brent Boyd, Xavier Green, Legend Doggett, Noah Johnson, Andre Craig, Xavier Williams, Freddie Felton III, Evan Jackson

Coaches: Tyron Williams, Verrol Burris

Gridiron

Jacksonville, Florida

At LargeJacksonville JaguarsPlayers: Parker Balotin, Zachary Rosin-Borroushc, Ayden Israel, Tyler Rado, Jacques Guillaume, Emarre Campbell, Michael James, Raymond Mitchell, Robert Fredd Jr., Darron Williams Jr.

Coaches: Marla Rosin-Borrousch, Bill Johnson

High Intensity Chargers

San Diego, California

At LargeSan Diego ChargersPlayers: Carson Taumoepeau, Marquez White, Troy Faulkner, Miles Wingfield, Michael Chirgwin, Chris Howell, Nick Dowd, Desmond Taua, Jaylin Moncreif, Trevor Taumoepeau

Coaches: John Taumoepeau, Charlie Taumoepeau

Junior Vikings

Minneapolis, Minnesota

At LargeMinnesota VikingsPlayers: Sir’Vell Miller, Terrance Kamara, Zurrel Bacon, Giovanni Gonzalez, Jurtorrie Milon, Trejuan Holloman, Josiah Loney, Jamar Nelson, Davion Mitchell-Lullie, Malik Robertson

Coach: JD Pride

Kenner Saints

Kenner, Louisiana

At LargeNew Orleans SaintsPlayers: Justin Ibieta, Andrew Margavio, Kyle Walker, Jacolby Kirby, Nicholas Troncoso, Blaine Starring, Christian Calamari, Kyle Edwards, Leonard Kelly

Coaches: Tony Manzella, Arthur Troncoso

Lindbergh Chiefs

Lindbergh, Missouri

At LargeKansas City ChiefsPlayers: Tobias Price, Nick Simpson, Aidan Clancy, Logan Miller, Logan Koop, Josh Lorenz, Mitchell Bonczkowski, Broden Guirl, Alec Clinton, Adam Reed

Coaches: Paul Miller, Paul Bonczkowski

Miami Dolphins

Miami, Florida

At LargeMiami DolphinsPlayers: Brody Palhegyi, Daryl Porter, Earl Little, Isaiah Taylor, Mason Taylor, Oronde Gadsden, Kellen Madison, Ricardo Hallman, Coleman Bennett, Tyson Russell

Coaches: Donnell Bennett, Anthony Harris

Mo Steel Vets

Miami, Florida

Houston TexansJacksonville JaguarsPlayers: Deondrick Speigh, Donovan Jones, Hakeem Sturrup, Justin Payoute, Zach Zibelli, Ido Yaari, Kentron Poitier, Robert Behar, Anthony Johnson, Tyler Gale

Coaches: Hector Clavijo, Josh Silverman

Muny Football Browns

Cleveland, Ohio

At LargeCleveland BrownsPlayers: Andre Rodgers, Damion Crawford, Keith Allen, Marvin Conkle, Michael Gravely Jr., Parsha Hardman, Torrance Davis, Tyonne Parks, William Anglen, Jalyn Sweeney

Coach: Cardell Parker

National Flag Lions

Pontiac, Michigan

At LargeDetroit LionsPlayers: Aiden Shipmen, Eric Craft, Jake Dresselhouse, Jamari Buddin, Adam Mrakitsch, Brock Porter, Zachary Swartz, Jus’tyz Tuggle, Alec Ward, Jacob Yarberry

Coaches: Todd Porter, Eric Craft

Neighborhood Sports Highland Village Cowboys

Austin, Texas

At LargeDallas CowboysPlayers: Zion Phillips, Peyton Inderlied, Maxwell Tindell, Jy”Von Sipho, Caleb Hulbin, Davion Heights, Joshua Montgomery, Jalen McCoslin

Coaches: Kim Phillips, Rod Brown

NJ Panthers

Cherry Hills, New Jersey

At LargePhiladelphia EaglesPlayers: Chris O’Neil, Anee Kumar, Evan Miles, David Green, Alijah Clark, Corey Cuascut Palmer, Darian Chesnut, Jada Byers, Isaiah Turner, Elijah Williams

Coaches: Michael Tucker, Jay Arthur

Northwest Premier

Seattle, Washington

At LargeSeattle SeahawksPlayers: Shane Nowell, Julien Simon, Caden Jumper, Jace Klucewich, Everette Isaac, Paolo Banchero, Reed Shumpert, Emeka Egbuka, Turner Allen, Will

Coaches: Sam Adams, Zuri Hector

NSFFL

Beverly, Massachusetts

At LargeNew England PatriotsPlayers: Samy Lamthe, Connor Garland, Thomas Garland, Tahj Purter, Mathias Fowler, Tyrese Baptista, Isiah Braggs, Jakob Flores, Gabriel Sanchez

Coaches: Jonathan Rivera, Danny Batista

NSFFL

Beverly, Massachusetts

Indianapolis ColtsNew York GiantsPlayers: Ben Pecina, Kristopher Chiary, Justin De La Cruz, Isaiah Williamson, Bryan Pena, Alexi Echebarria, Nicholas Deangelo, Tyreke Jackson

Coaches: TJ Pecina, Jessica Parisella

NSFFL Elite

Beverly, Massachusetts

New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsPlayers: Mathieu Severance, Lisandro Pacheco, Jerry Mervil, Brendon Brown, Jacob Perez, Justin Fitzpatrick, Jack Crowley, Marcus Montagnino

Coaches: Danny Batista, Jonathan Rivera

ODB Bears

Chicago, Illinois

At LargeChicago BearsPlayers: Josh Zakoian, Will Komar, Taidghin Trost, Nate Boldog, Bradley Bowers, Jacob Knuerr, Sam Knuerr, Daniel Khoury

Coaches: Pete Zakoian, Jeff Boldog

Pelion Elite

Swansea, South Carolina

At LargeCarolina PanthersPlayers: Pryce Whitten, Colby Miles, Ethan Davis, Jackson Moody, Tyler Looney, Devin White, Mikey Jones, Deshontez Gray, Trevan Davis, Keon Middleton

Coaches: Gary Jones, Lamar Ray

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

At LargePittsburgh SteelersPlayers: Khalil Schafer, Sayon Bennett, Michael Jackson, Leon McCoy, Shakur Pack-Adams, Dante Douglas, Eric Williams, Dominic Williams, Anthony Jagers, Angelo Reeves

Coaches: Chris Curd, Dennie Wolford

Prime Time

Phoenix, Arizona

San Diego ChargersSan Francisco 49ersPlayers: Colton Crescione, Isaiah Eastman, Esaac Edwards, Brail Lipford, Brady Medina, Luke Roshay, Jacob Ryan, Chris Sippel, Elijah Taylor

Coaches: Tim Crossland, Chris Crescione

Prime Time

Phoenix, Arizona

At LargeArizona CardinalsPlayers: Jake Martinelli, Marcus Libman, Jack Havener, Morgan Alexander, Ben Atkinson, Nicholas Fratantoni, Mathew Goodlow, Canaan Mullins, Thomas Christakos, Kenji Roland

Coaches: Kevin Martinelli, Joe Libman

PROtential Sports

Tampa Bay, Florida

At LargeTampa Bay BuccaneersPlayers: Erik Rennesund, Hunter Starkey, Kellan McMullen, Marcus Brown, Noah Dingus, Brett Morales, Dalton Streitmatter, Navin Periannan

Coaches: Tony Bland, Julie Garretson

Red Zone All Stars

Miami, Florida

New Orleans SaintsIndianapolis ColtsPlayers: Kahlil Brantley, Jacorey Tim Brooks, Jovan Demetrius Ferguson, Marcus Fleming Jr., Franklin Gore Jr., Roscoe Parrish, Brandon McDuffey Jr., Presley Pomeranc, Malik Rutherford, Jermaine Witherspoon

Coaches: Luis Rodriquez, Saaid Mortazani

Rush Job

Columbus, Ohio

At LargeCincinnati BengalsPlayers: Noah Pease, Anthony McCoy, Troy Stellatto, Trevorj Corneau, Jaden Roberts, Jahod Lankford, Jalani Lee, Max Gillum, Deandrew Ham, Anthony Sledge

Coaches: Melvin Burt, Damon Roberts

Ryan Football

Miami, Florida

New England PatriotsMiami DolphinsPlayers: Jonathan Nesbit, Tyronn Streeter, Kelcin James Durham Jr., Keshawn Washington, Anton Hall Jr., Brashard Smith, Jaiden Froncois, Stanley Clark Jr., Jaheim Jayvon Jerry, Cornelius Collier

Coaches: Rudy Fernandez, Patrick Webb

Tennessee Tarheels

Nashville, Tennessee

At LargeTennessee TitansPlayers: Jamelvien Evans, Travis Harris, Jadarious Lee, Toleo Malone, Taevonne Norbitt, Rico Ranson, Dontarious Rutherfod, Sandre Smith, Aurthell Smith, Aukree Smith

Coaches: Tamarez Davis, Brittany Ligon

Tucson Turf

Tucson, Arizona

Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsPlayers: Coben Bourguet, Bijan Robinson, Lathan Ransom, Isaiah Roebuck, Christian Braun, Diego Urbina IV, Kai Spencer, Roman Figueroa, Dawson Mchughes, Amarie Simmons

Coaches: Trenton Bourguet, Syndrick Steptoe

VXS 14U Black

Arlington, Virginia

Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsPlayers: Jacob Busser, Caleb Coombs, Cade Herdman, Brett Johnson, Mikail Kamara, Nate Kurisky, Will Paige, Jeremy Roach, Bronson Sorrell, Ryan Upp

Coaches: Willie Paige, Hassan Kamara

Watsonville

Watsonville, California

At LargeSan Francisco 49ersPlayers: Jeremy Diaz, Isaiah Bocanegra, Nathaniel Brouse, Ruben Delatorre, Cesar Gonzalez, Josh Herrandez, Isaiah Gonzalez, Matthew Teran

Coach: Moises Leonor, Manny Contreras Jr.

We Sport U Broncos

Longmont, Colorado

At LargeDenver BroncosPlayers: William Clarke, Sage Yazzie, Ossy Eiler-Lawson, Christian Ramirez, Jessie Ramirez, Marcos Schneider, Sai Elzinga, Justice Kline, Ayden Bartko, Colton Brown

Coaches: Tim Test, Ryan Fagre

 

13-14 Girls

Team, hometownRegionalNFL team jerseyTeam members
Arlington Fusion

Arlington, Virginia

Washington Redskins

 

Tennessee TitansPlayers: Lucille Colaccino, Azzi Fudd, Malina Goodwin, Isabel Zamer, Olivia Baptiste, Sophia Bailey, Shea Messman, Kendall McGowan, Jada Brown, Kira Dann

Coaches: Michael Rivera, Bart Gray

East Bay Flag Football Cowgirls

Oakland, California

San Diego ChargersOakland RaidersPlayers: Zoe Hindman, Zi’Arion Hutsell, Jayda Sanderson, Morgan McNulty, Leah Schlageter, Olivia Bendich, Olivia Boitano, Isabella Boitano, Katerina Senn, Ella Francis

Coaches: Adam McNulty, John Bendich

Manzella’s Saints

Kenner, Louisiana

New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsPlayers: Makayla Arbelo, Sophie Guzman, Ashley Hebert, Summer Neumiller, Carly Rambin, Ava Rose, Alyssa Schiaffino, Mariah Skaggs, Jessica Starring, Keilie Villafranco

Coaches: Tony Manzella, George Neumiller

Neighborhood Sports Pink

Austin, Texas

Houston TexansDallas CowboysPlayers: Jylin Foster, Trinity Henderson, Trinity Hutchins, Ashlea Klam, Addie Orsborn, Heaven Von Rosenberg

Coaches: Galan, Manske, Jason Klam

NSSFL Patriots

Beverly, Massachusetts

New England PatriotsNew York GiantsPlayers: Daniela Dalleva, Victoria Limone, Alyssa Moreland, Jordan Carey, Krystana Manthorne, Marielle Riccioli, Elianni Monge, Mackenzie Curtis

Coaches: Coach: Austin Bradshaw, Coutrney Luker

Pink Dynamite

Levittown, Pennsylvania

New York JetsNew York JetsPlayers: Jaleezia Gibson, Layla Matthias, Erin Young, Chloe Roman, Daisha Campbell, Emily Kane, Jennifer Yedman, Arianna Seals, Ayzia Toledo

Coaches: Dave Kane, Eddie Yedman

Tucson Turf

Tucson, Arizona

Arizona CardinalsSeattle SeahawksPlayers: Brenna Hayward, Gabriella Rojel, Kyra Vieux, Kyana Vieux, Rylen Bourguet, Jaylnn Ransom, Taylor Bourguet, Makayla Roebuck

Coaches: Toby Bourguet, Sean Roebuck

YYFFA

Youngstown, Ohio

Indianapolis ColtsPittsburgh SteelersPlayers: Alexis Giles, Jalaya Brown, Emma Elia, Mckenzie Melendez, Abby Splading, Ashley Mickey, Paige Jankowski, Jenna Olexa, Abby Farber

Coaches: Dan Stricko, Paul Lindstrom

 

For more information about NFL FLAG powered by USA Football, visit: www.nflflag.com and www.usafootball.com.

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Jacksonville

Jaguars Shutout Panthers Without QB Lawrence

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (9-7) shutout the Carolina Panthers (2-14) 26-0 in their final home game at EverBank Stadium today. The Jaguars had lost four games in a row prior to today’s victory. But with today’s win, the Jaguars secured their second consecutive winning season for the first time since 2004-05. QB Trevor Lawrence missed his first NFL game after starting 51 in a row before today, because of a sprained throwing shoulder. Lawrence left early in three of his last four games with injuries. C.J Beathard made his first start at quarterback in three years.

QB C.J. Beathard. Photo credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

Beathard looked comfortable leading the Jaguars downfield on the first drive of the game, which ended in a 35 yard K Brandon McManus field goal to put the Jags up 3-0, which remained the score of the end of the first quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, McManus added a 26 yard field goal, extending the Jags lead to 6-0. Soon after, LB Josh Allen sacked Panthers QB Bryce Young to tie Calais Campbell for the Jaguars’ franchise single season record of 14.5 sacks. Late in the second quarter, McManus kicked a 24 yard field goal, to put the Jags ahead 9-0. Shortly afterwards, Allen added another sack of Bryce Young, to claim sole possession of the team record at 15.5 sacks. The Jaguars defense continued to hold the Panthers scoreless, limiting the team to 34 yards in total for the first two quarters, as the score remained 9-0 at halftime.

LB Josh Allen sets Jags’ single season sacks record. Photo credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

In the third quarter, RB Travis Etienne Jr. ran for a 62 yard touchdown, his tenth of the year. McManus added the extra point, as the Jags led 16-0. Beathard had an impressive 19 yard run midway through the third, but was taken out of the game by officials because he looked a little wobbly getting up, and went to the medical tent for evaluation. 33 year old QB Matt Barkley, who was signed earlier this week, warmed up for the Jaguars. Panthers LB Marquis Haynes Sr., who tackled Beathard, was badly injured on the play, and had to be taken off the field on a golf cart. Barkley led the Jaguars for one play, but Beathard was able to return to the field on the next down. That drive ended with a 34 yard McManus field goal, extending the lead to 19-0, which remained the score at the end of the third quarter.

Early in the fourth quarter, Allen added his third sack of the game, taking down Young, and extending his single season record to 16.5 sacks. Etienne added a one yard run for a touchdown on a play that was initially called a fumble, but was reversed on review and ruled a TD. With the XP from McManus, the Jaguars were up 26-0. Jaguars rookie S Antonio Johnson had an impressive interception of a Bryce Young pass late in the game. On the next drive, the Jaguars put in QB Matt Barkley to finish the game, and avoid any risk to C.J. Beathard’s health.

C.J. Beathard finished with 178 yards. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. Evan Engram was the leading receiver with 60 yards.

The Jaguars head to Tennessee to face the Titans on Sunday, 1/7, for their final game of the regular season. Kickoff time has not yet been scheduled. The Jaguars are trying to make the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since 1998-99. A victory against the Titans will give the Jaguars the AFC South division title. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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Ravens Soar To Victory Over Jaguars 23-7

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Baltimore Ravens (11-3) beat the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6) 23-7 to remain at the top of the AFC. With tonight’s loss, the Jags are now tied for first in the AFC South with the Colts and the Texans. This was the Jaguars’ first Sunday Night Football game in 15 years. The Jags’ last SNF game was 10/5/2008 when they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-21.

The Ravens were the first to score on a 43 yard K Justin Tucker field goal. The Jaguars had a chance to tie it up on the next drive, but K Brandon McManus hit the right upright on a 50 yard field goal attempt. The score remained 3-0 at the end of the first quarter.

McManus had an opportunity to redeem himself, but missed a 55 yard field goal wide left on the Jags’ first drive of the second quarter. Late in the second, Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson completed a 16 yard touchdown pass to TE Isaiah Likely, followed by Tucker’s extra point, to put the Ravens ahead 10-0. The Jaguars came close to scoring, but ran out of time at the half.

Midway through the third quarter, the Jaguars put their first points on the board on a 65 yard QB Trevor Lawrence to WR Jamal Agnew touchdown pass, followed by MacManus’ extra point. The score remained 10-7 at the end of the third quarter.

The Ravens started the fourth quarter with a one yard RB Gus Edwards touchdown run, while Tucker added the XP. Tucker kicked a 26 yard field goal, and later a 34 yarder to put the Ravens ahead 23-7.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 264 yards and 1 touchdown. Lawrence also led the Jaguars’ rushing with 41 yards. Jamal Agnew was the leading receiver with 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Tonight’s attendance was 68,021. The Jaguars head to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, 12/24. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The Jaguars return to “The Bank” to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, 12/31 at 1:00 p.m. for their final home game of the regular season. Be sure to follow www.FloridaSportsChannel.com and www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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Jaguars Mauled by Bengals 34-31 in OT

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (FNN) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) lost to the Cincinnati Bengals (6-6) 34-31 in the Jags’ first Monday Night Football game in 12 years. The Jaguars created a “Light Up The Bank” light show during player introductions to hype up the crowd for this prime time game watched by a national audience, but several injuries proved to be too much for the team to overcome.

 

On the second play of the game, the Jaguars’ CB Tre Herndon left the game for concussion protocol. Just minutes later, the Jaguars’ WR Christian Kirk suffered a groin injury which kept him out of the rest of the game. Despite these injuries, the Jags were the first to score tonight, as RB Travis Etienne Jr. ran 4 yards for a touchdown, followed by the extra point from K Brandon McManus. The Bengals’ K Evan McPherson (University of Florida alum) attempted a 57 yard field goal, but hit the crossbar and missed. At the end of the first quarter, the Jaguars were ahead 7-0.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence completed a 22 yard touchdown pass to TE Evan Engram, for his first TD of the season. Photo by Roman Garay / Florida National News

In the second quarter, the Jaguars’ FS Andre Cisco left the game with a shoulder injury. Two plays later, the Bengals’ HB Joe Mixon ran 6 yards for a touchdown, and McPherson added the extra point, tying the game 7-7. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence later completed a 22 yard touchdown pass to TE Evan Engram, for his first TD of the season. McManus added the XP, to put the Jags ahead 14-7. Andre Cisco was able to return to the game, but Mixon scored a touchdown soon after for the Bengals, running 2 yards into the end zone, followed by McPherson’s extra point, tying the game 14-14 heading into halftime.

In the third quarter, Bengals QB Jake Browning completed a 76 yard touchdown pass to WR Ja’Marr Chase, and McPherson added the XP to put the Bengals up 21-14. The Jaguars responded with a 14 yard Lawrence to WR Parker Washington touchdown pass, and XP by McManus, tying the game 21-21. The Jaguars’ LB Josh Allen intercepted a Bengals’ WR Tyler Boyd pass intended for Joe Mixon. The Jaguars capitalized on that interception with a touchdown run by Trevor Lawrence to end that scoring drive, and with McManus’ extra point, the Jags were ahead 28-21 at the end of the third quarter.

The Bengals scored on a 1 yard Jake Browning touchdown run, and McPherson added the XP, to tie the game 28-28. Another injury followed for the Jaguars soon after, as Trevor Lawrence had to be helped off the field after what looked like a painful ankle injury that kept him out for the remainder of the game, as he was replaced with QB C.J. Beathard. McManus attempted a 48 yard field goal, which went wide to the right. Soon after, McPherson kicked a 54 yard field goal to put the Bengals ahead 31-28. The Jaguars’ next scoring drive ended with a 40 yard McManus field goal, tying the game 31-31, with just 26 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Bengals were unable to score before the clock ran out, and the game went into overtime.

The Jaguars won the coin toss and elected to receive. A holding call against the Jaguars reversed what could have been a 43 yard Beathard pass to WR Calvin Ridley. P Logan Cooke punted two plays later. The Bengals scoring drive ended with a 48 yard McPherson field goal, as the Bengals defeated the Jaguars 34-31.

The Jaguars’ last Monday night game was 12/5/2011 when they lost to the San Diego Chargers 38-14. The Jaguars now have an all-time record of 8-8 on Monday nights. Cincinnati is now 4-20 in road Monday Night Football games. Before tonight’s win, their last victory in a MNF road game was in 1990.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 258 yards and 2 touchdowns. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 45 yards and 1 touchdown. Evan Engram was the leading receiver with 82 yards and 1 touchdown.

Tonight’s attendance was 67,951. The Jaguars head to Cleveland to face the Browns on Sunday, 12/10. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The Jaguars return to “The Bank” to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, 12/17 at 8:15 p.m. Be sure to follow www.FloridaSportsChannel.com and www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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