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Jaguars win on last second field goal despite fight, 100 penalty yards

The Jacksonville Jaguars rallied late to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in their first game in London this year.

Jaguars win on last second field goal despite fight, 100 penalty yards

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a dramatic 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Overcoming a series of penalties, offensive miscues, and a late comeback from the Eagles, the Jaguars' victory was clinched by Cam Little's last-second 57-yard field goal. The game saw the Jaguars record 13 penalties for 100 yards, indicating a lack of discipline on the field.

The match began poorly for the Jaguars, with a controversial touchdown call on their opening kickoff return and a fight between Jaguars' rookie defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. and Eagles' linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Despite these setbacks, the Jaguars managed to score in the second quarter, trailing the Eagles 14-10. A crucial moment in the game occurred when Trevor Lawrence connected with Brenton Strange for a 27-yard gain, setting up a first-and-goal at the Eagles' 1-yard line.

However, due to three pre-snap penalties by Jacksonville, they were forced to punt from their own 5-yard line. The Jaguars got another chance when Lawrence found Parker Washington for a 27-yard touchdown on fourth down, but Little's missed extra point left Philadelphia within two points. With only seconds remaining, Ameer Abdullah's kickoff return gave Jacksonville a final opportunity, and Little delivered the game-winning field goal.

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