The Jaguars defeat the Ravens in exciting fashion, scoring late and converting on a two-point conversion

Game of the year Driving of the year Incredible.

The Jaguars (4-8) defeated the Baltimore Ravens (7-4) 28-27 in what could only be described as a miraculous finish, especially considering where the team was in its first 10 games of the season.

In what was probably the most impressive scoring drive of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s young career, he put together a game-winning 10-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that ended in a highly focused reception from receiver Marvin Jones. from 5 yards. with only 14 seconds remaining.

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Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson made a brave call to go for two and take the lead, down 27-26. That was ultimately converted by Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones, who finished the game with 11 receptions for 145 yards and a caught 2-point attempt, giving Jacksonville a 28-27 lead.

A Jaguars squib kick nearly gave Ravens kicker Justin Tucker a chance to convert a 67-yard kick, but fell short.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo /John Raoux)

The Jaguars entered Sunday’s matchup with plenty of energy after a bye week in Week 11. Through the first 10 games, Jacksonville didn’t get a chance to get out of its own way, going 3-7 in those bouts.

In terms of injuries, Jacksonville finished the week with no players on their injury report. On the Ravens’ side of things, they were without one of their best players in left tackle Ronnie Stanley. They started the week banged up in their secondary as rookie safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) was questionable to play after not practicing this week.

Among the five inactive today for Jacksonville, the Jaguars officially inactive newly acquired running back Darrell Henderson just days after the team claimed the Los Angeles Rams’ fourth-year waiver withdrawal. without much time to

Inactive for the first time this season for Jacksonville was cornerback Tre Herndon, who filled in for veteran CB Shaq Griffin while he was on reserve/injured list with a back injury. Instead, the Jaguars turned to rookie CB Buster Brown as one of the team’s starting outside cornerbacks.

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Jaguars offense is ineffective in third quarter, electric end

After getting off to a so-so start in the first half, scoring a field goal and a touchdown on their last two drives of the second quarter, the success stopped there.

In the third quarter of the game, Jacksonville’s offense had just 21 yards. The team kicked twice after two consecutive three-pointers. On his third and final possession of the third quarter, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence fumbled after a hit by Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser. Ravens CB Marcus Peters recovered the fumble.

Jacksonville’s three offense possessions allowed the Ravens to drive 74 yards for a field goal and just 25 yards for a 1-yard touchdown run by Ravens RB Gus Edwards, giving the Ravens a 19-yard lead. 10 as the team continued through the fourth quarter with 13:07 remaining.

After the Jaguars took a 20-19 lead, it looked like the team would let the game slip away, allowing a 62-yard reception by Desean Jackson and an eventual touchdown and two-point conversion.

All of that would change in the fourth quarter, however, when the Jaguars converted on three scoring drives, including two touchdowns and a field goal, before finally defeating the Ravens 28-27 on a last-minute touchdown run from Lawrence to Jones.

Travis Etienne’s injury is important

As the first quarter drew to a close, the Jaguars announced that second-year running back Travis Etienne was questionable to return due to a foot injury. Etienne’s final carry of the first half came with 2:03 remaining in the game.

Etienne briefly entered the dressing room before returning to the field. As the first half came to a close, he stood on the sidelines, helmet in hand. Third running back Snoop Conner never entered the contest.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back JaMycal Hasty (22) makes a touchdown pass during second quarter action. The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

Backup RB JaMycal Hasty entered the game and notched a 28-yard TD reception after two straight runs, gaining 10 total yards, including one that went for a gain of 13 and another for -3 yards. Hasty also made an impact just before halftime, catching a pass and rushing for 24 yards to the Baltimore 6-yard line.

Jaguars heavy defensive front proves ineffective against Lamar Jackson

For the first time this season, Jacksonville appeared to use a game-specific personnel grouping on defense. The team started the game with three safeties, including typical starters Andre Cisco and Rayshawn Jenkins.

They also started rookie third-round pick Chad Muma, though fellow rookie LB Devin Lloyd played on other heavy fronts. During the first half of the contest, Lloyd played just 11 snaps, while Muma played 36 snaps in total. Lloyd and Muma were on the field at the same time for nine plays, along with starting LB Foye Oluokun.

Early on, the Jaguars were unable to completely slow down the Ravens’ offense, which accounted for 108 total net yards, including 51 net rushing yards. They would hold the Ravens to two chip field goals, giving up just six points.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs for yards against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) during the second quarter of an NFL regular season football game on Sunday November 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Although the Jaguars allowed eight third-down conversions, they buckled down in the red zone, limiting the Ravens to just one conversion in four attempts. The Ravens were also one of three in goal situations to go.

The Ravens finished with 23 first downs and 403 total net yards. The Ravens were able to convert eight of 14 third downs. They rushed for 162 total net yards even against Jacksonville’s infrequent use of three linebacker games and three safety games.

Ultimately, Muma played 70 total snaps, Lloyd finished with 27, while all three linebackers were on the field for 25 snaps.

Still, the Jaguars got a win late on.

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on Twitter at @Demetrius82.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars stunned Ravens in thriller with late score and two-point conversion

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