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Did Jaguars' Defense Dominate the Cardinals in Glendale?

The Jacksonville Jaguars improved their record to 7-4 with a narrow victory over the Arizona Cardinals, who now stand at 3-8. The final score was 27-24 in favor of the Jags, showcasing a game filled with strategic plays and defensive prowess.


Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) runs on the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Jaguars' quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for an impressive 256 yards throughout the game, completing 18 out of his 30 attempts. Despite three interceptions, Lawrence managed to secure three touchdowns, setting a strong foundation early on.


Second Quarter


As the second quarter unfolded, Travis Etienne Jr. made significant contributions on the ground with his longest rush being an impressive 45 yards out of his total of 86 rushing yards. His efforts helped maintain momentum for Jacksonville's offense as they pushed through Arizona's defense.


Third Quarter


In this period, Jacksonville's defense truly shone by recording six sacks against Arizona’s quarterback. Devin Lloyd led this defensive charge with one and a half sacks and five tackles overall. This relentless pressure forced two critical fourth-down stops that kept Arizona from gaining any substantial lead.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter was marked by crucial field goals from Cam Little who successfully converted both attempts from beyond fifty yards—his longest being fifty-two yards—ensuring that every opportunity was capitalized upon by Jacksonville’s special teams unit.


In terms of game-changing plays during this matchup between these two teams: Parker Washington stood out among receivers catching five passes for seventy-one yards including one touchdown which proved pivotal towards securing victory against their opponents at State Farm Stadium; meanwhile Antonio Johnson contributed defensively making five tackles along with defending one pass attempt effectively neutralizing threats posed offensively throughout different stages within gameplay itself!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch their next action-packed encounter when they face off against Tennessee Titans scheduled November thirtieth at Nissan Stadium located Nashville broadcast live via CBS network starting promptly around one o'clock PM Eastern Standard Time! Share your thoughts about how you think they'll fare moving forward!

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