Jacksonville
In First Game Since Urban Meyer’s Firing, Jaguars Lose Sixth In A Row
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (FNN Sports) – The Jacksonville Jaguars lost their sixth game in a row, 30-16 to the Houston Texans. Interim head coach Darrell Bevell led the Jags for the first time since the firing of Urban Meyer on Thursday.
The Texans scored the first touchdown of the game on a 22 yard QB David Mills pass to WR Brandon Cooks, followed by K Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra point. The Jaguars followed with a scoring drive capped off by a 22 yard Matthew Wright field goal. But the Texans responded with a 98 yard kickoff return by KR Tremon Smith on the next play for another touchdown and Fairbairn extra point. Jaguars FS Rayshawn Jenkins suffered a leg injury on the play, and had to be carted off the field. By the end of the first quarter, the Jaguars were down 14-3.
The Jaguars’ next drive ended with a one yard RB James Robinson touchdown run, and Matthew Wright made the extra point, narrowing the deficit to 14-10. Heavy rains changed the pace of the game in the second quarter, and many fans abandoned their seats in search of cover from the downpour. The Texans’ Ka’imi Fairbairn was unfazed by the weather, kicking a 52 yard field goal, as well as a subsequent 51 yard field goal, to put the Texans up 20-10 heading into the half.
The sun came back out for the start of the second half, but the Texans continued to rain on the Jaguars’ parade, as Fairbairn scored another 25 yard field goal, extending their lead to 23-10. Matthew Wright was able to deliver a 38 yard field goal for the Jags, shortly before the heavy rains returned. The score remained 23-13 at the end of the third quarter.
Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell intercepted a David Mills pass early in the fourth quarter to energize the fans in the stands. Matthew Wright kicked a 35 yard field goal on that drive, making it a one possession game. But the Texans later added a 43 yard David Mills to Brandon Cooks touchdown pass and Fairbairn extra point, putting Houston up 30-16.
Rookie QB Trevor Lawrence finished with 210 yards passing. James Robinson led the Jags’ rushing with 75 yards and a touchdown, a respectable performance after having been benched twice while Urban Meyer was still the coach. James O’Shaughnessy was the leading receiver, with 60 yards.
Today’s attendance was 60,252. Jacksonville hits the road to face the New York Jets on Sunday, 12/26. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. The Jaguars have lost their last 15 road games, but hope their fortune changes next week at MetLife Stadium.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) handily beat the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) 35-6 at EverBank Stadium today. The last time the Jags faced the Chargers, they overcame a 27 point deficit to win the AFC Wild Card 31-30 in January 2023.
Chargers K Cameron Dicker was the first to score with a 41 yard field goal. But the Jaguars responded with a scoring drive that culminated in RB Bhayshul Tuten’s 4 yard touchdown run, followed by K Cam Little’s extra point at the end of the first quarter, to put Jacksonville ahead 7-3.
Bhayshul Tuten scores a TD to end the 1st quarter. (Photo credit: Arthur “Dell” Morgan, Florida National News)
In the second quarter, Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen sacked Chargers QB Justin Herbert, which gave Hines-Allen Jacksonville’s franchise record of 56 sacks, breaking the record previously held by DE Tony Brackens. On the next play, Dicker kicked a 46 yard field goal, to bring the Chargers within one of the Jaguars, 7-6. But the Jags responded on their next scoring drive, which was capped off by Travis Etienne Jr.’s 2 yard touchdown run and Little’s XP, to put Jacksonville up 14-6.
Josh Hines-Allen sets franchise record with 56th career sack. (Photo credit: Arthur “Dell” Morgan, Florida National News)
Early in the third quarter, WR Jakobi Meyers, playing for the first time at EverBank stadium as a Jaguar, had a reception that put him over 5,000 career receiving yards. Later on that drive, QB Trevor Lawrence ran up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown, followed by Little’s XP, extending the Jaguars lead to 21-6.
The Jaguars added more points early in the fourth quarter as Trevor Lawrence threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to WR Tim Patrick, and Little added the XP, to put the Jaguars ahead 28-6. As the Chargers took possession of the ball, Herbert’s first pass was picked off by S Antonio Johnson, who returned the ball 44 yards. Two plays later, the Jags added another score on Travis Etienne Jr.’s 13 yard touchdown run, followed by Little’s XP, making the score 35-6, which remained the score at the end of the game.
Trevor Lawrence finished with 153 passing yards, 1 passing TD, and 1 rushing TD. Bhayshul Tuten led the Jaguars’ rushing with 74 yards and 1 TD. Jakobi Meyers was the leading receiver with 64 yards. Today’s attendance was 58,461.
Today was the Jaguars’ 2025 Salute To Service game, part of the NFL’s commitment to recognize and honor the military and veteran community. Over the past 15 years, the NFL has raised more than $75 million for charitable organizations that support the military community.
Today was Jacksonville’s 2025 Salute To Service game. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)
The Jaguars travel to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 23 at State Farm Stadium. Kickoff is at 4:05 p.m. The Jags face the Titans the following week before returning to EverBank Stadium on Dec. 7 to face the Indianapolis Colts. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) lost to the Seattle Seahawks (4-2) 20-12 at EverBank Stadium today. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence was sacked seven times during the game.
The Jaguars were the first to score, on a Trevor Lawrence 21 yard touchdown pass to WR Brian Thomas Jr. K Cam Little missed his first ever point after touchdown, so the Jaguars were up 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. Little had held a perfect record of making his extra points, not just with the Jags, but even in college and high school.
In the second quarter, K Jason Myers kicked a 24 yard field goal for the Seahawks. Seattle added a 61 yard touchdown pass from QB Sam Darnold to WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and with Myers’ XP, the Seahawks were up 10-6. Cam Little missed a 50 yard field goal attempt for the Jaguars with a minute to go before the half. Myers added a 53 yard field goal shortly after, to put the Seahawks ahead 13-6 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Vikings added another touchdown pass by Darnold for 11 yards to WR Cooper Kupp, followed by Myers’ XP. Late in the quarter, a Trevor Lawrence 54 yard touchdown pass to Brian Thomas Jr. was nullified by an offside penalty called against rookie WR/CB Travis Hunter. The Seahawks led 20-6 at the end of the third quarter.
On the first drive of the fourth, Trevor Lawrence completed a 26 yard touchdown pass to WR Tim Patrick, but WR Bhayshul Tuten missed a two point conversion attempt, to narrow the Jags’ deficit to 20-12. Myers later made a 27 yard field goal for Seattle that was reversed because of a holding penalty by the Jaguars’ DE Dawuane Smoot, but the final score remained 20-12.
Trevor Lawrence finished with 258 passing yards and 2 TDs. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 27 yards. Brian Thomas Jr. was the leading receiver with 90 yards and 1 TD. Today’s attendance was 61,056.
Earlier this week, the Jaguars traded CB Tyson Campbell and a seventh round 2026 draft pick to the Cleveland Browns for CB Greg Newsome II and a sixth round 2026 pick.
The Jaguars helped to spread the word about fighting cancer through early detection and risk reduction as part of the NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative. Pink ribbons were handed out to fans before the game in the Fan Entertainment Zone, along with customizable “I Stand For” signs, in support of those who have been impacted by cancer.
Jaguars help spread the word about fighting cancer through the NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative. Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News
The Jaguars travel to London to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Wembley Stadium. Kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. The Jags have a bye week after that followed by road games against the Raiders and the Texans before returning to EverBank Stadium on Nov. 16 to face the Los Angeles Chargers. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) came back late in the game to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) 31-28. Today’s game marked the Jaguars’ 13th Monday Night Football appearance in Jacksonville, improving their all-time MNF record to 8-5 at home.
ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown Crew Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News
The Chiefs were the first to put points on the board, with a QB Patrick Mahomes 2 yard touchdown pass to TE Travis Kelce, followed by the extra point from K Harrison Butker. The score remained 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, the Jaguars went for it on 4th and 1, but QB Trevor Lawrence was called for fumbling the ball as he tried to run up the middle for a touchdown. Officials reviewed the play which looked like a possible touchdown on the stadium replay, but the fumble ruling stood. On the next series, the Chiefs’ drive finished with Mahomes running 9 yards for a touchdown, followed by another Butker XP. But Lawrence’s 3 yard touchdown pass to WR Parker Washington, followed by K Cam Little’s extra point narrowed the gap. Just before halftime, LB Foye Oluokun got his 500th tackle as a Jaguar. The Chiefs led 14-7 heading into halftime.
In the third quarter, fans cheered loudly when Jaguars two-way rookie phenom WR Travis Hunter caught a 44 yard pass from Trevor Lawrence. Hunter followed with a 1 yard reception, but the scoring drive ended four plays later as Lawrence ran 10 yards for a touchdown followed by Little’s XP, tying the game. Late in the third quarter, LB Devin Lloyd intercepted a Patrick Mahomes pass and ran it 99 yards for a “pick six,” followed by Little’s XP, putting the Jags ahead 21-14.
In the fourth, a Trevor Lawrence pass intended for Parker Washington was intercepted by CB Trent McDuffie. That set up Chiefs’ RB Kareem Hunt, who ran up the middle for a 5 yard touchdown, followed by Butker’s XP to tie the game. Cam Little’s 52 yard field goal later put the Jags up 24-21. But Hunt ran for another 2 yard touchdown, and with Butker’s XP, the Chiefs pulled ahead 28-24, with just 1:45 remaining. Trevor Lawrence wowed the crowd leading an impressive drive downfield. A pass interference call set up a Trevor Lawrence 1 yard touchdown run, and with Little’s XP, the Jaguars pulled ahead 31-28 with just 23 seconds to go. The Chiefs were unable to score on a Patrick Mahomes end of the game Hail Mary, securing the Jaguars’ victory.
Donna Kelce came to Jacksonville to see her sons. Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is now part of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown crew. Mama Kelce also wore a Taylor Swift inspired cap, in support of her future daughter-in-law.
Trevor Lawrence finished with 221 passing yards and one TD. Travis Etienne Jr. Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars’ rushing with 54 yards and two TDs. Brian Thomas Jr. was the leading receiver with 80 yards. Today’s attendance was 69,329.
Also at today’s game, the Jaguars showed off the first part of their major stadium renovations. The first of four new grand staircases opened, leading fans to the main concourse. Construction on the Jaguars’ $1.4 billion dollar Stadium of the Future will continue through August 2028. Click here to see video of the official opening of the new grand staircase: Grand Staircase
The Jaguars take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. The Jags then travel to London to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Wembley Stadium. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
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