Jaguars Edge Raiders 30-29 in Overtime Thriller
The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Las Vegas Raiders in a thrilling overtime matchup, winning 30-29. This game showcased a series of remarkable performances and a record-breaking kick.
Historic Field Goal by Cam Little
In a highlight for the Jaguars, kicker Cam Little shattered the NFL record with a 68-yard field goal just before halftime. This kick surpassed the previous record of 66 yards set by Justin Tucker in 2021. His most crucial contribution came later when he tied the game with a 48-yard field goal, allowing the Jaguars to force overtime.
Game Summary
- Final Score: Jaguars 30, Raiders 29
- Jaguars Record: 5-3
- Raiders Record: 2-6
- Jaguars’ Overtime Coin Toss: Elected to receive
- Field Goals: Cam Little (68 yards, 48 yards)
Jacksonville snapped a two-game losing streak with this victory. During overtime, the Jaguars won the coin toss and opted to receive, a noteworthy choice under the new overtime rules. They utilized this advantage effectively.
Crucial Plays in Overtime
Kick returner Austin Trammell shone, returning Daniel Carlson’s kickoff for 54 yards, setting up the Jaguars at the Raiders’ 44. The Jaguars efficiently moved down the field in 10 plays, culminating in Trevor Lawrence’s leap across the goal line on fourth-and-goal.
Raiders’ Final Push
With 3:24 left on the clock, the Raiders approached the end zone. They managed to score another touchdown through Brock Bowers, who remarkably gathered three touchdowns that night. Attempting a two-point conversion to win the game, Geno Smith’s pass was deflected, sealing the victory for Jacksonville.
Key Player Performances
- Trevor Lawrence: 23 of 34 for 220 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 1 interception
- Travis Etienne: 22 carries for 84 yards
- Parker Washington: 8 receptions for 90 yards
- Geno Smith (Raiders): 29 of 39 for 284 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception
- Brock Bowers: 12 receptions, 127 yards, and 3 touchdowns
The game began sluggishly, with the first half lacking excitement aside from Little’s historic kick. However, the second half ignited the match, with a combined 37 points scored, followed by 13 in overtime, delivering a classic NFL thriller.
The Jaguars will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game, while the Raiders face significant challenges ahead after this tough loss.
