With one kick from Matthew Wright, 20 games of futility finally came to the end. And it only took a flight across the Atlantic to do it.
Jacksonville defeated the Miami Dolphins in London on Sunday 23-20 on a game-winning field goal as time expired, moving its record on the 2021 season to 1-5. It’s less than ideal, but the team finally has that elusive first win under its belt.
And for their effort on Sunday, CBS Sports’ John Breech gave the team an “A” grade.
The Jaguars’ offense isn’t the only reason they won this game. Let’s not forget about their defense, which came up big, especially in the second half. Although the unit surrendered more than 430 yards, they came up with several clutch plays, including a fourth-and-1 stop with under two minutes left to play in the game. The Dolphins only had one offensive drive in the second half that made it past Jacksonville’s 46-yard line.
Breech also had this to say about the development of rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who was 25 for 41 against the Dolphins.
For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence seems to be getting better every week and he arguably played his best game of the year in London. Not only did the top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft throw for 319 yards and a touchdown, but he also came up clutch in fourth quarter when the Jaguars needed him most.
The Jags’ offense is improving alongside Lawrence, and their defense did just enough to secure a win on Sunday. They’ll hope this positive momentum continues after the bye when the team heads to Seattle to take on the Seahawks.
