Last Minute Touchdown Gives Jags Big Win
The Jaguars were able to pull off a last-minute victory on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Buffalo Bills 18-15.
After playing a below average game offensively, David Garrard was able to lead the team on a 68-yard scoring drive. The Jags added on the two point coversion on a Garrard run, to put them up 18-15 with about one minute remaining.
An interception by Anthony Smith ended the game and put the Jags two games above .500, and gave them a three game winning streak.
David Garrard didn’t play all that well, but came alive when it mattered most.
Maurice Jones-Drew was held to only 66 yards on 25 carries but did rush in one touchdown to bring his season total to thirteen.
Mike Sims-Walker continued his great play by catching eight passes for 91 yards and the game-winning touchdown.
Defensively, the team struggled greatly without starting cornerback Rashaen Mathis, as was proven by Terrell Owens catching for nearly 200 yards and one touchdown. This included the 98-yard touchdown reception that gave the bills a 15-10 lead in the third quarter.
Besides the poor play covering Terrell Owens, the rest of the defense played well.
John Henderson recorded 2.0 sacks, Sean Considine and Anthony Smith both recorded an interception, and Terrance Knighton recorded a forced fumble.
The Jaguars need to find some way to get to the quarterback more. Although Henderson recorded 2.0 sacks, nobody else recorded a sack and the Bills line was heavily depleted.
Fitzpatrick was given far too much time to complete passes, as he threw for nearly 300 yards.
Aside from these problems, the Jaguars did get the win and move right into the wild card chase.
With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens losing, the Jaguars are in control of their own destiny at this point.
The Jaguars next game is at San Francisco next Sunday, and is once again a huge game for this team.
I think a congratulations is in store for the Jags. Talk about an under the radar team that just goes out and plays good football! The Jaguars have a solid defense and now they have a solid offense too. MJD is a big time pro bowler, david garrard is a leader and sims-walker is a star!