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Jan 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes for a touchdown during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguar at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Matt Gay’s OT field goal lifts Colts over Jaguars

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Matt Guy kicked four field goals, including a 38-yard field goal in overtime, to help the Indianapolis Colts record a 26-23 victory over the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon in the season finale for both AFC South teams.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 177 yards and one touchdown on 34 carries for the Colts (8-9). Joe Flacco completed 23 of 40 passes for 264 yards and one touchdown and Alec Pierce had the scoring reception.

Mac Jones was 20-of-32 passing for 225 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars (4-13). Parker Washington had a touchdown catch, Tank Bigsby rushed for a score and Brian Thomas Jr. made seven catches for 103 yards.

Taylor gained 33 yards on six straight carries during the overtime to move Indianapolis into scoring range. When the drive stalled, Gay sent his kick through the uprights with 5:23 left in the extra session.

Jacksonville took over, and on third down, Jones was sacked by Colts star Zaire Franklin for a 16-yard loss to the Jaguars’ 18-yard line. On fourth-and-22, Jones hit Thomas but the gain was for 20, two yards shy of the first down as Indianapolis closed out the win.

Earlier, Jacksonville tied the score at 20 on Jones’ 9-yard scoring pass to Washington. It wasn’t easy though as Franklin hit Washington at the 1-yard line and he briefly lost the ball before grabbing it and diving into the end zone with 7:50 remaining in regulation.

Gay kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3:52 remaining to give the Colts a 23-20 lead. Jacksonville’s Cam Little made three field goals, including a tying 53-yarder with 1:44 left in regulation.

Indianapolis led 20-13 at halftime before the offenses slowed down.

Just three plays into the game, Flacco hit Pierce on a 40-yard touchdown pass. Pierce sped past Jacksonville’s Montaric Brown for an easy score.

Bigsby scored from the 1 with 8:12 left in the first quarter to knot the score. Little booted a 53-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter.

Taylor scored on a 6-yard run and Gay connected on a 49-yard field goal as the Colts took a 17-10 lead. Little’s 28-yard field goal brought Jacksonville within four with 1:25 left before Gay kicked a 36-yarder with 13 seconds to play.

–Field Level Media

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) returns to practice

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Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was scheduled to practice on Monday as the Jacksonville Jaguars returned from their bye week.

Lawrence, 25, missed the last two games for the Jaguars (2-9) with an AC joint injury in his left shoulder.

Coach Doug Pederson said the team will make a decision later in the week about his availability for Sunday’s date with the visiting Houston Texans (7-5).

Mac Jones started in Lawrence’s absence, completing a combined 31 of 51 passes for just 249 yards with zero touchdown passes and three interceptions in losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.

Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 TDs and six picks in nine starts this season.

–Field Level Media

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Yasir Abdullah (56) during the second quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Vikings kick their way past Jaguars

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John Parker Romo made four field goals in his NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 12-7 win over the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.

Romo, a 27-year-old rookie who signed with the Vikings this week after rookie kicker Will Reichard went down with an injury, provided all of the scoring for Minnesota (7-2). The Vikings’ defense had three takeaways in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Mac Jones scored on a 1-yard run to mark the only scoring for Jacksonville (2-8). Jones completed 14 of 22 passes for 111 yards and two interceptions as a replacement starter for Trevor Lawrence, who missed the game because of a shoulder injury.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 24 of 38 passes for 241 yards but threw three interceptions. Minnesota running back Aaron Jones finished with 101 total yards (88 rushing, 13 receiving).

Romo put the Vikings on top 9-7 with 7:14 remaining in the fourth quarter. His 34-yard field goal sneaked inside the right upright for the go-ahead score.

On the next possession, the Jaguars committed their first turnover on a botched snap. Jones could not handle the ball, and Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips pounced on the fumble at the Jacksonville 25-yard line.

Five plays later, the Vikings settled for another field goal to take a 12-7 lead. Romo connected from 29 yards for his fourth field goal.

Jones followed with another turnover on the next drive. He underthrew a pass toward receiver Gabe Davis, and Byron Murphy Jr. stepped in front of it for an interception.

The play marked Murphy’s fourth interception of the season and his third in the past three games.

Jacksonville’s final drive ended in a third consecutive turnover. Camryn Bynum intercepted a deep pass at the Vikings’ 1-yard line with 1:52 remaining.

The Vikings opened the scoring midway through the first quarter. Romo made a 45-yard field goal to finish a 12-play, 53-yard drive.

Jacksonville took a 7-3 lead with 3:44 to go in the first quarter. Jones scored on a quarterback keeper from the 1-yard line for his second career rushing touchdown.

Romo cut the deficit to 7-6 with a 33-yard field goal with 1:42 left in the third quarter.

–Field Level Media

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Report: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) doubtful

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.

Lawrence, 25, is considered day-to-day as he continues to get treatment on his left shoulder, per the report. He is said to be weighing his options, which could include surgery down the road.

Lawrence was limited in Wednesday’s practice, with coach Doug Pederson saying his signal-caller is “sore.” He was listed on the injury report hours later with a left shoulder injury.

Asked whether Lawrence would be on the field Sunday for the Jaguars (2-7) against the Vikings (6-2), Pederson said he “can’t answer that today.”

On Wednesday, backup Mac Jones worked with the first-team offense and Jacksonville signed C.J. Beathard off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Lawrence has completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions through nine starts in 2024.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) rolls out to pass as linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) follows on the play at Hard Rock Stadium.

Dolphins charge back, beat Jaguars on last-second FG

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Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Miami Dolphins a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Miami (1-0) trailed 17-7 at the break before silencing the Jaguars in the second half.

Jacksonville running back Travis Etienne opened the door for the Dolphins, fumbling at the Miami 3 with 2:19 left in the third quarter. Kader Kohou recovered the loose ball in the back of the end zone for a touchback.

On the next play, Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for an 80-yard score, pulling the Dolphins within 17-14.

Sanders later missed a 42-yard field goal that would have tied the game with 13:33 remaining in the fourth. However, he redeemed himself by making good on a 37-yarder with 4:22 to go ahead of his game-winner.

Tagovailoa finished with 338 yards and one touchdown on 23-of-37 passing. Hill had seven catches for 130 yards and the TD, while Jaylen Waddle finished with five receptions for 109 yards.

Before the game, Hill was detained by police about a block from the stadium over a traffic violation that led to a verbal argument. He was not arrested but cited for a moving violation, according to his agent.

Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 21 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars (0-1), who were outgained 400-267. Tank Bigsby was the game’s leading rusher with 73 yards on 12 carries.

Jalen Ramsey was called for defensive pass interference with 4:34 left in the first quarter, costing Miami 40 yards. One play later, Etienne plunged into the end zone from 1 yard out to put the Jaguars up 7-0.

Jacksonville doubled its lead when Lawrence capped an eight-play, 55-yard drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass to rookie Brian Thomas with 6:21 to go in the second quarter.

De’Von Achane got the Dolphins on the board with 1:04 remaining in the first half, rushing for a 1-yard TD.

However, Miami left too much time on the clock for the Jaguars, who managed to get a 53-yard field goal from Cam Little as time expired for a 17-7 advantage at the intermission.

–Field Level Media

Aug 21, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) reacts after a defensive stop against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars sign DBs Terrell Edmunds, Tre Flowers

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The Jacksonville Jaguars added three players on defense Thursday, signing defensive backs Terrell Edmunds and Tre Flowers, as well as linebacker Ty Summers.

The Jaguars also waived linebacker Dequan Jackson and cut ties with wide receiver Wayne Ruby on a injury settlement.

Edmunds, 27, was a first-round draft pick in 2018 and played his first five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before splitting time with the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.

In 95 career games (79 starts), Edmunds has 458 tackles, six interceptions and 28 passes defended.

Flowers, 28, has 283 tackles with four interceptions and 22 passes defended in 90 games (44 starts) over six seasons for the Seattle Seahawks (2018-21), Cincinnati Bengals (2021-22) and Atlanta Falcons (2023).

Summers, 28, has 60 tackles in 67 games (one start) for the Green Bay Packers (2019-21) and New Orleans Saints (2022-23), while also playing three games for the Jaguars in 2022.

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Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence to miss first start of career

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After making 49 consecutive starts since he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss Sunday’s game against the visiting Carolina Panthers due to a sprained right shoulder.

Lawrence, 24, suffered the injury to his right AC joint in last Sunday’s 30-12 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. C.J. Beathard will replace Lawrence, who didn’t practice all week, and make his first start since the final game of the 2020 season with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Jaguars (8-7) have lost four in a row to fall into a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.

If the Jaguars beat the Panthers (2-13), and the Colts and Texans lose Sunday, Jacksonville would clinch the division title. The Jaguars close the regular season at the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 7.

Lawrence’s streak of 49 straight starts was tied with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the second longest active streak at the position.

The injury occurred late in the third quarter against the Buccaneers when Lawrence dove for a first down on a fourth-and-1 play. He stayed in and eventually threw an 18-yard touchdown to Calvin Ridley to finish the drive but sat out the rest of the game.

Beathard, 30, was 11-for-15 passing for 94 yards and a touchdown after Lawrence’s injury. Beathard also relieved Lawrence after the latter suffered a right ankle sprain against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 4, completing 9 of 10 passes for 63 yards.

In 12 games over three seasons as Lawrence’s backup, Beathard has completed 76.2 percent of his passes for 239 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. In three seasons with the 49ers, Beathard was 2-10 as a starter.

It’s been a painful season for Lawrence, who has now dealt with four injuries in 2023. In a win against the Colts on Oct. 15, he sprained his left knee. In addition to the high ankle sprain against the Bengals, he suffered a concussion against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 17.

In 15 games this season, Lawrence has completed 65.5 percent of his passes for 3,736 yards, along with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

–Field Level Media