After a crushing loss on the road, the Jaguars are back in Jacksonville this week hosting the New England Patriots. The two teams have faced off against each other 15 times, and the Patriots currently lead the series 12-3. The Jags’ only wins have happened at home, so let’s revisit the Jags defeating the Patriots through the decades.
The 1990’s
AFC Wild Card on January 3, 1999
Final score: Patriots 10 – Jaguars 25
Attendance: 71,139
Jacksonville recorded 17 first downs, 308 total net yards, and 32 minutes
of possession, while New England managed 14 first downs, 206 net yards, and a 28 minute time of possession. Fred Taylor and Jimmy Smith scored touchdowns. Mark Brunell completed 14 out of 34 attempted passes for 161 yards and was sacked twice for a loss of 13 yards. Fred Taylor led the team with 162 rushing yards, and Keenan McCardell led with 72 receiving yards. Mike Hollis made the four attempted field goals. Chris Hudson had a 17-yard interception. Tony Brackens and Joel Smeenge recorded sacks on Scott Zolak for a loss of 19 yards.
The 2000’s
They tried.
The 2010’s
Week 2 on September 16, 2018
Final score: Patriots 20 – Jaguars 31
Attendance: 68,527
We all know what happened during the previous meeting between the two teams. Donte Moncrief, Keelan Cole, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, and Dede Westbrook scored touchdowns. Blake Bortles completed 29 out of 45 attempted passes for 376 yards. T.J. Yeldon led the team with 58 rushing yards, and Cole led the team with 116 receiving yards. Josh Lambo made the attempted field goal. D.J. Hayden and Dante Fowler Jr. recorded sacks on Tom Brady for a loss of 14 yards. Telvin Smith and Myles Jack both registered eight total tackles.
The 2020’s
Week 7 on Oct 20, 2024
Final score: Patriots 16 – Jaguars 32
Attendance: 86,651
I understand that this game was played in London, but the Jags were the designated home team, so I’m counting it. The first quarter was highlighted by Devin Lloyd sacking Drake Maye, and Jamycal Hasty scored a touchdown for the Patriots during the first drive, marking the team’s first time doing so for the season. The Pats had the lead 10-0, and despite Cam Robinson being evaluated for a concussion, the offense started heating up. First, Gabe Davis got a first down, Christian Kirk picked up twenty yards, D’Ernest Johnson got a first down, followed by Tank Bigsby with a first down. Lawrence connected with Brian Thomas Jr. in the end zone to put seven on the board. Lawrence found BTJ again for a gain of 58, then Bigsby ran it in to give the Jaguars the lead. Eight minutes later, Parker Washington returns the punt for 96 yards, and Lawrence hits BTJ for the two-point conversion. Cam Little brings the score to 25-10 during the third quarter. The Patriots score at the top of the fourth, but Bigsby strikes back with another touchdown with 1:45 left in the game.
Series Results
Players who have played for Jacksonville and New England
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