Jaguars' Surprise Win Over Patriots in London Game

London, UKSun Oct 20 2024
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In a surprising twist, the Jacksonville Jaguars emerged victorious over the New England Patriots in today's NFL game held in London. The game started off rough for the Jaguars, who found themselves trailing 10-0 early on. However, their offense quickly turned things around with three lengthy scoring drives. The special teams also played a crucial role, with Parker Washington returning a punt for a 97-yard touchdown. This helped the Jaguars maintain control for most of the game, ultimately winning 32-16. Despite the absence of their starting running back, Travis Etienne, the Jaguars' ground game shone brightly. Tank Bigsby, who stepped in, ran for over 100 yards, while D’Ernest Johnson filled in admirably when needed. This allowed the Jaguars to keep possession and wear down the Patriots' defense in the second half. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a solid game, although not extraordinary. Wide receiver Brian Thomas stood out as Lawrence's top target. Coach Doug Pederson, who has been under pressure due to a disappointing season, must have been pleased with his team's performance. New England's quarterback Drake Maye showed glimpses of his talent, which earned him the third overall draft pick. However, the Patriots' offense struggled after a promising start, partly due to running back Rhamondre Stevenson's lack of room to run. Both teams are currently at the bottom of their division, with the Jaguars improving to 2-5 and the Patriots dropping to 1-6. While neither team is likely to make the playoffs, the Jaguars proved today that they can still pull off a win.