Big Cat Country
For the first time since the 2017 Jacksonville AFC Championship Game appearance, 2017 season (Myles Jack wasn’t down), the Jacksonville Jaguars have a ten-win season. An explosive 31-point first half, effectively wrapped this holiday gift in a bow for the EverBank fanbase, tying for the second most points in a first half in Jaguars’ history, the most in a first half since week 15 of the 2017 season, and the seventh straight game the Jaguars have scored 25-plus points in franchise history.
Following Jacksonville’s 48-20 EverBank Stadium victory over the New York Jets, the Jaguars remain in the driver’s seat in AFC South play and third in the AFC. Here’s everything you need to know from Jacksonville’s Week 15 win over the Jets.
Live blog:
Catch up on all the big plays and best moments from tonight’s game in our live blog!
Pregame Notes:
As the Jaguars’ roster continues to heal up week by week, following the bye the most notable inactive on Sunday was left tackle Walker Little. After leaving Jacksonville’s week 13 victory over the Tennessee Titans with concussion symptoms, Little was held out of the week 14 victory over the Colts. Walker cleared the concussion protocol on Thursday, allowing him to be a full practice participant on Friday. However, he reportedly experienced a setback, complaining of concussion symptoms afterward – resulting in another starting opportunity for Duval favorite swing tackle Cole Van-Lanen.
Linebacker Yasir Abdullah, tight end Hunter Long, defensive linemen Emmanuel Ogbah and Austin Johnson rounded out the Jacksonville inactives with Parker Washington active following his week 14 absence with a hip injury suffered against Tennessee.
New York went with UDFA quarterback Brady Cook as the starter against Jacksonville, with starting quarterback Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor both dealing with injuries and unable to practice this week. Additionally, tight end Mason Taylor and defensive lineman Mazi Smith were both inactive, along with wide receiver Tyler Johnson, edge Braiden McGregor, and linebacker Kiki Mauigoa. Rookie Jets CB AZ Thomas was placed on IR this week, joining WR Garret Wilson, S Andre Cisco, and slot CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
The following Jacksonville players left Sunday’s game due to injury:
Game Recap
Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville passing game with a dominant 9-play, 72-yard drive where the Jaguars faced no third downs, as Lawrence went 5-6 on the drive for 52-yards, capped with an impressive, tight-window, four-yard touchdown throw to Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars 7-0)
The equally feisty Jacksonville defense immediately stopped the Jets offense for a quick four and out following a Travon Walker tackle for loss on Jets RB Breece Hall on fourth down, as Aaron Glenn chose to pass on punting the ball from midfield.
Jacksonville, again, quickly moved into scoring range, with Lawrence doing it with his legs, scoring on a 15-yard rush following a 21-yard completion to Jakobi Meyers to enter the redzone. (Jaguars 14-0)
The Jets offense bounced back, showing signs...
