Jacksonville Holds Off Las Vegas in Wild Overtime Thriller
The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29 in a dramatic overtime duel at Allegiant Stadium, snapping a two-game skid and improving to 5-3 on the season.
Falling Behind Early, but a Record Breaker Emerges
The game began slowly until the Raiders struck first late in the second quarter with a touchdown from tight end Brock Bowers. The extra point attempt was missed, keeping the lead to 6-0.
Just before halftime, Jaguars kicker Cam Little drilled a 68-yard field goal, setting a new NFL record. That helped bring Jacksonville within 6-3 heading into the break.
A Sudden Offensive Surge in the Second Half
The second half transformed into a back-and-forth battle:
The Jaguars finally found the end zone when quarterback Trevor Lawrence scrambled 7 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, giving Jacksonville a 13-9 lead.
The Raiders answered, and lead changes piled up. The game featured six lead changes through regulation and into overtime.
With just 16 seconds remaining, Little knocked in a 48-yard field goal to send the game to overtime tied at 23-23.
Overtime Drama and a Defensive Stand
In overtime, Jacksonville won the coin toss and opted to receive. They took advantage immediately, driving into the red zone and Lawrence powering in a 1-yard touchdown to make it 30-23.
The Raiders responded with a short touchdown pass to Bowers, narrowing the game to 30-29. Rather than kicking the extra point to tie, Las Vegas elected to go for two, and the win. But Jaguars nose down tackle DaVon Hamilton rose up and deflected the conversion pass, preserving the Jacksonville win.
Key Performers & Takeaways
Trevor Lawrence completed 23 of 34 passes for 220 yards and added two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winning sneak.
Brock Bowers, playing for Las Vegas after returning from a knee injury, caught 12 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
Cam Little’s 68-yard field goal became the longest in NFL history, surpassing the prior mark of 66 yards.
Jacksonville’s defense came up with the decisive play when it mattered most, Hamilton’s deflection.
For the Raiders, a high-octane performance fell short, and the decision to go for two instead of tying will be scrutinized.
Implications Moving Forward
With the victory, Jacksonville halts its losing streak and beefs up its playoff-hope resume at 5-3. Las Vegas, meanwhile, falls to 2-6 and faces increasing pressure to regroup. The Jaguars showed resilience, special-teams heroics and clutch defense; the Raiders showed offensive firepower but couldn’t close when it counted.