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The Jacksonville Jaguars faced a tough loss against the Los Angeles Rams, culminating in a 35-7 defeat at Wembley Stadium. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence experienced significant pressure, getting sacked seven times, tying his career high. The team’s offensive line has struggled in recent matches, with a total of 17 sacks allowed in the last three games. Lawrence emphasized the need for improvement, while the Jaguars dealt with injuries and a series of penalties. The Rams secured the win with a dominant offensive performance led by quarterback Matthew Stafford.
LONDON – The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a crushing 35-7 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 19, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence being sacked seven times during the game. This marks the second consecutive week Lawrence has faced the same number of sacks, tying his career high.
Lawrence’s struggles are becoming more pronounced, as prior to the Seattle Seahawks game, his most sacks in a game had been five, a limit he reached twice: in 2022 against Kansas City and in 2023 against San Francisco. The Jaguars’ offensive line had allowed just three sacks in the first four games of the season, but they have since given up a startling 17 sacks over the last three matches.
Contributing to the Jaguars’ defeat, Lawrence emphasized the need for faster starts in games and acknowledged that he missed open players, specifically referencing Travis Hunter in the game’s opening play. The Rams’ defense was relentless, with outside linebackers and an inside linebacker contributing to the seven sacks; Byron Young and Nate Landman each recorded 1.5 sacks. Young is currently leading the NFL with a total of 9.0 sacks for the season.
The Rams’ strategic game plan successfully pressured Lawrence from various positions, implementing a mix of blitzing safety Quintin Lake and defensive end Larrell Murchison. Notably, four of the seven sacks occurred on first down, highlighting the Jaguars’ inefficiency on early downs. Lawrence was sacked during the Jaguars’ initial three possessions and faced constant pressure throughout the game.
The Jaguars also struggled with penalties, committing 13 for a total of 119 yards, which included five in the first half alone. By halftime, the team had only recorded six first downs and amassed 126 total yards of offense, trailing 21-0.
Lawrence concluded the game with 23 completions on 48 attempts, accumulating 296 yards and one touchdown pass. The Jaguars’ sole touchdown came in the fourth quarter from a 34-yard pass to Travis Hunter, marking Hunter’s first career NFL touchdown. In contrast, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three of which occurred during the first half, while wide receiver Davante Adams caught five passes for 35 yards, scoring three touchdowns.
The Jaguars’ running game also struggled, managing only 92 yards as a team, including a mere 26 yards in the first half. The team’s head coach, Liam Coen, acknowledged the poor performance and stressed that improvements must occur, starting with self-assessment on their return journey home.
In addition to the loss, injuries impacted the Jaguars, as safety Eric Murray sustained a neck injury, and wide receiver Tim Patrick exited the game due to a groin injury. Following the defeat, the Jaguars will enter their bye week with a record of 4-3, needing to address multiple issues before their next match.
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- The Spun: Fans Disgusted by Trevor Lawrence’s Performance
- Wikipedia: Trevor Lawrence
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- Google Search: Trevor Lawrence
- Herald Tribune: Jaguars Lose to Rams
- Google Scholar: NFL Performance Analysis
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Game Report
- Encyclopedia Britannica: American Football
- ESPN: NFL Game Recap
- Google News: Jaguars vs. Rams
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