The Jacksonville Jaguars can breathe again – they finally won a game in 2024.
Entering Sunday, Jaguars Trevor Lawrence had lost nine straight starts, but ended that streak with a game-winning field goal to defeat the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts 37-34 in front of a home crowd. stopped. Written by Cam Little.
But the win was a blow for Jacksonville, as Joe Flacco and the Colts offense weren't going down without a fight.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence warms up before the Indianapolis Colts game at Everbank Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
In the fourth quarter, Flacco had a 65-yard catch-and-run from wide receiver Alec Pierce to tie the score at 34 yards apiece. And after Pierce caught a deep 46-yard shot that fell just short of the goal line. On the next play, Trey Sermon crossed for a touchdown, bringing Indy within seven points.
But Lawrence knew he had plenty of time to orchestrate a game-winning drive, and he did just that.
Lawrence drove the Jaguars into Colts territory with reliable slot receiver Christian Kirk with 27 seconds left in the game, setting up a field goal attempt by Little, but Little sank a 49-yard attempt with 17 seconds left. .
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Lawrence, celebrating his 25th birthday, went 28 of 34 for 371 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
The game didn't get off to a great start for the home team, as Lawrence couldn't find rookie Brian Thomas Jr. on fourth-and-2 at the Indy 26-yard line. He ended up reportedly getting into an altercation on the sideline with receiver Gabe Davis, who seemed frustrated because he was open on the 4-short play. CBS reported that he had to be separated from Lawrence on the sideline.
But that first drive wasn't what sealed Lawrence's big day, as the next time he received the ball he led a field goal drive before finding Thomas for the game's first touchdown pass. Thomas had five receptions for a team-high 122 yards and outran defenders to rush 85 yards for a touchdown.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco drops to make a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
Lawrence also scored on tight end Brenton Strange in the fourth quarter for a 10-point lead at 27-17.
However, the Colts were able to muster 24 points in the fourth quarter as Flacco started to heat up. Josh Hynes-Allen sacked him with seconds left in the game to seal the win.
Flacco completed 33-of-44 for 359 yards and three touchdowns. His top receiver was Pierce, who gained 134 yards on just three catches, while his top target was Josh Downs, who caught nine of 12 targets for 69 yards.
Also, while Travis Etienne Jr. is usually the Jaguars' star running back, it was Tank Bigsby who contributed to the victory, rushing for 101 yards on 13 carries and two rushing scores. Contributed.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts at Everbank Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
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