News Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars fell short in a 20-12 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium, struggling offensively and defensively. Despite Trevor Lawrence’s resilience with two touchdown passes, the Jaguars struggled with injuries and missed opportunities, leaving them with a 4-2 record. Jacksonville will need to regroup and refine their strategies heading into the next matchup.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a disappointing 20-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon, marking a challenging turnaround following their previous victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. With this defeat, the Jaguars’ record now stands at 4-2.

The game revealed significant struggles on both sides of the ball for Jacksonville, who allowed too many explosive plays and failed to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne had a notably tough outing, managing only 23 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging just 2.1 yards per carry.

Offensive Struggles

Jacksonville’s offense failed to find its rhythm, with three drives of five or fewer plays in the first half out of a total of seven. The team successfully reached Seattle’s territory only twice throughout the game. In the first half alone, the Jaguars punted four times and missed one field goal, only managing to score a single touchdown.

Despite the offensive struggles, quarterback Trevor Lawrence showed resilience, completing 27 of 42 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns. Lawrence connected with tight end Hunter Long on a crucial fourth-and-five for 11 yards and later threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Tim Patrick.

Defensive Shortcomings

On the defensive front, the Jaguars faced significant challenges. They allowed the Seahawks to gain 346 yards, with 286 yards coming from quarterback Sam Darnold in the air. Cornerback Greg Newsome II struggled against the Seahawks’ offense, particularly in allowing a 61-yard touchdown catch to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who finished the first half with five catches for 117 yards.

While Jacksonville’s defense managed to limit Seattle’s efficiency on third downs, converting only 1 of 12, the Jaguars’ defense still allowed pivotal plays at critical moments. The team did force multiple punts throughout the game but could not translate those opportunities into offensive success.

Key Moments and Missed Opportunities

The Jaguars faced further complications due to injuries, as starting center Robert Hainsey was out with a hamstring injury, forcing rookie center Jonah Monheim to take his place. Lawrence faced relentless pressure throughout the match, resulting in seven sacks—the most he has endured in a single game since joining the NFL in 2021.

Kicker Cam Little also had a rough day, missing his first career extra point and a 50-yard field goal attempt. Following Little’s miss, the Seahawks capitalized by scoring a field goal to extend their lead to 13-6 just before halftime.

In the second half, the Seahawks added another touchdown with a Cooper Kupp catch from Darnold, bringing the score to 20-6. Despite showing some signs of life, Jacksonville’s offense could not maintain momentum as they faced continuous sacks and drop passes. Ultimately, the Jaguars were left unable to score in critical moments, reflecting their overall struggle to convert key opportunities on the field.

The Jaguars will need to regroup and address their offensive and defensive strategies as they prepare for their upcoming match, aiming to return to their winning ways in the competitive NFL landscape.

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• Seattle Times: Seahawks-Jaguars Live Updates
• ESPN: Seahawks vs Jaguars Boxscore
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• Wikipedia: Jacksonville Jaguars

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