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Clash at Wembley: Jacksonville Jaguars to Face Atlanta Falcons in International Showdown

As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to cross the pond for their international showdown against the Atlanta Falcons at London's iconic Wembley Stadium, fans are brimming with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for October 1st, is not just a regular season match but a statement game for the JAC.


Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) runs the ball during warmups before a presesaon NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Looking back at their recent performance on September 24th against the Houston Texans, it was evident that there were areas of concern. The Jaguars fell short with a score of 17-37. Despite racking up an impressive 404 total yards and maintaining possession for over 32 minutes, turnovers and penalties proved costly. A completion percentage of 69 from passing attempts and an average gain of nearly six yards per play highlighted offensive potential that was unfortunately marred by two turnovers and six penalties amounting to 49 yards.


The defense also showed signs of struggle as they failed to record any sacks or interceptions against Houston. However, three forced three-and-outs indicate that when dialed in, this unit can disrupt opposing offenses.


In contrast, during their first game on September 10th against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, JAC demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. With a final score of 31-21 in favor of Jacksonville and an average gain per play standing at five yards alongside two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns – it's clear this team has firepower.


The key takeaway from these past performances is inconsistency – something that must be addressed if JAC hopes to overcome ATL in London. The Falcons will not be pushovers; they come into this game with their own set of skills and strategies ready to exploit any weaknesses shown by Jacksonville's squad.


For JAC fans looking forward to this international spectacle, expect your team to focus heavily on reducing turnovers while maximizing offensive efficiency through air and ground attacks. Defensively speaking, creating pressure on ATL's quarterback could turn the tide in favor of Jacksonville if they manage to replicate or improve upon their defensive efforts seen earlier in September against Kansas City Chiefs where they recorded one sack along with eight passes defended.


With all eyes set towards Wembley Stadium on October 1st at what will be an early kickoff time stateside (8:30 AM ET), fans can catch every moment live exclusively on ESPN+. It’s time for the Jaguars' prideful roar across London skies as they seek victory abroad!

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