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Jaguars Edge Eagles in London with Last-Second 57-Yard Field Goal
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Game Summary
In a dramatic NFL International Series contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17. Cam Little converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired, sealing the win after Eagles kicker Jake Elliott’s 48-yard field goal gave Philadelphia a one-point lead with eight seconds remaining. Ameer Abdullah’s 53-yard kickoff return left one second on the clock for Little’s game-winner.
Background & Context
Both teams entered the Week 5 matchup with contrasting fortunes. Jacksonville was 4-1 and chasing a third straight victory, while Philadelphia was 2-3, hampered by injuries to key players. The game marked the second consecutive NFL London contest in which the Eagles surrendered a late-quarter comeback.
Key Players
- Cam Little – Jaguars placekicker, 23, who delivered the 57-yard field goal.
- Parker Washington – Jaguars wide receiver, two touchdown receptions for 124 yards.
- Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars quarterback, 331 passing yards, two touchdowns, one interception.
- Jake Elliott – Eagles kicker, 48-yard field goal with eight seconds left.
- Nick Sirianni – Eagles head coach, who accepted responsibility for the clock-management decision.
Timeline of Decisive Plays
1. Opening kickoff – Josh Cameron’s 90-yard return is nullified after offsetting penalties.
2. First quarter – Lawrence connects with Washington on a 51-yard touchdown pass (Jaguars lead 7-0).
3. Second quarter – Eagles respond with Will Shipley’s 2-yard rushing TD and Darius Cooper’s 62-yard receiving TD, taking a 14-7 lead.
4. Third quarter – Little nails a 34-yard field goal (14-10).
5. Late fourth quarter – Lawrence throws a 27-yard TD to Washington, giving Jacksonville a 16-14 lead with 3:20 left.
6. Final seconds – Elliott’s 48-yard field goal puts Eagles ahead 17-16; Abdullah returns the ensuing kickoff 53 yards; Little kicks the 57-yard winner as the clock expires.
Data & Statistics
- Passing: Lawrence 24-of-39 for 331 yards, two TDs, one INT; Jalen Hurts 21-of-40 for 220 yards, one TD.
- Receiving: Washington six catches, 124 yards, two TDs; Cooper 71 yards, one TD.
- Rushing: Combined 49 yards in the first half; Eagles total 22 rushing yards.
- Penalties: Jacksonville incurred 13 penalties for 100 yards; still outgained Philadelphia 408-232.
Official Statements & Responses
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said his decision not to direct Elliott to kick the ball out of bounds on the kickoff was a mistake and that he bore full responsibility for the loss. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson praised Little’s composure under pressure and highlighted the team’s resilience after two goal-line failures in the fourth quarter.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was the coolest moment of my career,” — Cam Little
- “One of the craziest games, maybe the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of,” — Trevor Lawrence
Impact and What’s Next
The victory extends Jacksonville’s winning streak to three games and keeps it near the top of the AFC South at 4-1. Philadelphia drops to 2-3, intensifying scrutiny of its offensive scheme and clock-management choices. The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers next Sunday, while the Jaguars remain in London to meet the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium the following week.