Jaguars vs. Saints highlights: Jacksonville wins 31-24 on Thursday Night Football
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-24 on Thursday Night Football in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. The Jaguars led 31-24 with 3:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. New Orleans got the ball into the red zone on the following possession, but Jameis Winston was unable to connect with a pass-catcher on four consecutive passes from the 6-yard line. Jacksonville took a knee to end the game.
Here are some of the highlights from the Jaguars' victory:
- Trevor Lawrence throws a 50-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk: On the Jaguars' opening drive of the game, Lawrence connected with Kirk on a 50-yard touchdown pass down the left sideline. Kirk beat Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore on the route and Lawrence threw a perfect ball to him in stride.
- Jameis Winston throws an interception to Rayshawn Jenkins: In the third quarter, Winston threw an interception to Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins. Jenkins was covering Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry on the play and Winston overthrew him. Jenkins caught the interception and returned it 15 yards to the Saints' 35-yard line.
- Travis Etienne runs for a 55-yard touchdown: In the fourth quarter, Jaguars running back Travis Etienne broke off a 55-yard touchdown run. Etienne broke through a tackle at the line of scrimmage and then outran the Saints' defense to the end zone.
- Jaguars defense forces four turnovers: The Jaguars defense forced four turnovers in the game, including three interceptions of Winston. The Jaguars also recovered a fumble by Saints running back Alvin Kamara.
The Jaguars' victory over the Saints was their fourth in a row. They are now 4-2 on the season and in first place in the AFC South. The Saints are now 3-3 on the season and in third place in the NFC South.
Here are some additional notes from the game:
- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 20 of 31 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw one interception.
- Jaguars running back Travis Etienne rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.
- Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk had six catches for 103 yards and one touchdown.
- Saints quarterback Jameis Winston completed 32 of 51 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw three interceptions.
- Saints running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries.
- Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry had nine catches for 84 yards.
The Jaguars' victory over the Saints was a big one for their playoff hopes. They are now in control of the AFC South and they have a chance to make their first playoff appearance since 2017.
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