Big Cat Country
The Jaguars and Jets have played each other 17 times, and the Jaguars lead the series 9-8
The Jacksonville Jaguars return to the Bank this Sunday to welcome the New York Jets. The Jaguars and Jets have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, so the Mac Jones and Aaron Rodgers matchup should be interesting. The Jaguars and Jets have played each other 17 times, and the Jaguars lead the series 9-8. Let’s stroll down memory lane and look at the Jags beating the Jets at home.
Week 7: at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 13, 1996
Final score: Jets 17 - Jaguars 21
Attendance: 65,699
Jimmy Smith and Willie Jackson scored touchdowns. Mark Brunell completed 14 out of 23 attempted passes for 248 yards. James Stewart led the team with 55 rushing yards, and Jimmy Smith led with 135 receiving yards. Randy Jordan averaged 39.67 yards in kickoff returns. Bryan Barker punted seven times for 275 yards. Mike Hollis made the two attempted field goals. Kevin Hardy and Dave Thomas had interceptions.
Week 4: at Alltel Stadium on September 29, 2002
Final score: Jets 3 - Jaguars 28
Attendance: 55,670
Stacey Mack scored three touchdowns, and Fred Taylor scored one. Mark Brunell completed ten out of 15 attempted passes for 173 yards. Fred Taylor led the team with 142 rushing yards and 95 receiving yards. Bobby Shaw averaged 2.50 yards in punt returns. Chris Hanson punted five times for 266 yards, and Hayden Epstein missed the attempted field goal. Donovin Darius and Jason Craft had interceptions. Marcus Stroud and Tony Brackens recorded sacks. Danny Clark led the team with eight tackles.
Week 5: at Alltel Stadium on October 8, 2006
Final score: Jets 0 - Jaguars 41
Attendance: 66,604
Maurice Jones-Drew scored two touchdowns, and Fred Taylor, George Wrighster, and Reggie Williams scored one. Byron Leftwich completed nine out of 20 attempted passes for 140 yards. Fred Taylor led the team with 111 rushing yards, and Reggie Williams led with 53 receiving yards. MJD averaged 20.00 yards in kickoff returns, and Chad Owens averaged 13.00 yards in punt returns. Chris Hanson punted four times for 154 yards, and Josh Scobee made the two attempted field goals. Terry Cousin, Brian Williams, and Deon Grant had interceptions. Bobby McCray, Tony Gilbert, Tony McDaniel, Rob Meier, John Henderson, and Montavious Stanley recorded sacks. Terry Cousin led the team with six combined tackles.
Week 4: at TIAA Bank Field on September 30, 2018
Final score: Jets 12 - Jaguars 31
Attendance: 65,353
T.J. Yeldon scored two touchdowns, and Donte Moncrief scored one. Blake Bortles completed 29 out of 38 attempted passes for 388 yards. Yeldon led the team with 52 rushing yards, and Dede Westbrook led with 130 receiving yards, along with averaging 10.50 yards in kickoff returns. Logan Cooke punted four times for 185 yards, and Josh Lambo made the three attempted field goals. Malik Jackson, Barry Church, and Yannick Ngakoue recorded sacks. Myles Jack led the team with five combined tackles.
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