The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Baltimore Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football at M&T Bank Stadium, improving to 6-2 and extending their lead in the AFC South. The victory marked Jacksonville’s second consecutive win, while Baltimore fell to 4-5 after suffering its fourth straight loss.
Jacksonville established control early and never trailed. Running back Bhayshul Tuten opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run to cap the Jaguars’ first offensive possession. Kicker Cam Little added a 36-yard field goal later in the first quarter to give Jacksonville a 10-3 advantage.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence delivered another strong performance, completing 16 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown. His biggest play came late in the first half, when he connected with wide receiver Parker Washington for a 50-yard touchdown that extended Jacksonville’s lead to 17-3 heading into halftime.
The Jaguars’ defense continued to frustrate Baltimore throughout the night, forcing three turnovers and limiting the Ravens to just 227 total yards. Baltimore rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano, making his first NFL start, struggled against the Jacksonville defense, completing 10 of 18 passes for only 60 yards with two interceptions.
Jacksonville added three more field goals from Little in the second half, extending its advantage to 26-3. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. then punched in a two-yard touchdown with just over seven minutes remaining, putting the game out of reach at 33-3.
Baltimore managed a late touchdown when running back Justice Hill broke loose for a 65-yard scoring run, but the Ravens had little time to mount a comeback. Hill finished with 85 rushing yards on nine carries and accounted for Baltimore’s only touchdown.
Little was perfect on the night, converting all four of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point attempts. Jacksonville's defense also held Baltimore to just 55 passing yards, while the Ravens finished with three turnovers compared with one for the Jaguars.
The victory gives Jacksonville a 3.5-game lead over the Houston Texans in the AFC South, strengthening its position in the division race. The Jaguars have now allowed just 17 points across their last two games, continuing a defensive surge that has helped fuel their recent success.
Baltimore, meanwhile, faces mounting pressure after dropping four consecutive games. The Ravens have struggled to keep their quarterbacks healthy, and Thursday's loss further exposed the challenges facing the team as it attempts to recover its season.
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