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In a disappointing Week 6 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 20-12. The Jaguars’ offense struggled, allowing seven sacks on their quarterback and managing only 59 rushing yards. Despite Brian Thomas Jr.’s strong performance, the team faced significant challenges in protecting their quarterback and establishing a successful ground game, raising concerns about their playoff aspirations.
Jacksonville faced a disappointing defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, losing 20-12 in their Week 6 matchup on Sunday. The Jaguars struggled offensively, yielding a lackluster performance that included seven sacks on their quarterback.
Jacksonville’s offensive line was heavily pressured throughout the game, leading to a mere 59 rushing yards. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a bright spot for the Jaguars, catching 8-of-10 targets for 90 yards and scoring one touchdown. However, Thomas Jr.’s potential second touchdown and an additional 54 yards were ruled out following an offsides penalty on teammate Travis Hunter. In a critical moment, Thomas Jr. dropped a pass on third down, contributing to the offensive struggles.
The Jaguars’ defense held its ground but failed to create turnovers for the first time this season. Foyesade Oluokun stood out as the defensive anchor, recording nine tackles, one quarterback hit, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup. Meanwhile, punter Logan Cooke showcased mixed results with a notable 26-yard punt, a touchback, and managing to pin Seattle at its own 13-yard and 7-yard lines on two other attempts.
On the other side, the Seahawks celebrated a rebound victory, improving their record to 4-2 after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the previous week. Their defense proved to be formidable, compiling a total of seven sacks against Trevor Lawrence, who struggled significantly under pressure. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold contributed effectively, completing a touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp, while rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba shined with 117 yards on five receptions during the first half, including a crucial 61-yard touchdown catch that put Seattle ahead 10-6.
The Jaguars got off to a rough start, as their decision to receive the ball first resulted in an unspectacular opening drive that lost yards. Jacksonville managed to score only one touchdown in the fourth quarter, with Tim Patrick catching a pass from Lawrence, but failed to secure a two-point conversion, further complicating their comeback efforts.
This match highlighted the challenges faced by the Jaguars, particularly in their inability to protect their quarterback and establish a productive ground game. With their playoff ambitions at stake, they will need to reassess their strategies in the coming weeks to avoid further setbacks.
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