After a remarkable streak of five consecutive victories to close out the regular season, securing a division title and a spot in the NFL postseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars faced the Los Angeles Chargers in an electrifying Wild Card round.
What followed was a stunning playoff comeback.
Trailing 27-0 in the second quarter, the Jaguars orchestrated a miraculous turnaround, culminating in a thrilling 31-30 victory at Jacksonville’s TIAA Bank Field on Saturday night.
The Jaguars endured a disastrous first half, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence throwing four interceptions as the team fell into a deep deficit. However, Lawrence rallied his composure, connecting for a touchdown just before halftime to trim the Chargers’ lead to 27-7.
In the second half, Lawrence showcased resilience, tossing three more touchdowns to narrow the gap to 30-28. With less than four minutes remaining in the game, the Jaguars’ defense stepped up, forcing a crucial Chargers punt.
Jacksonville seized the moment, mounting a decisive drive that concluded with Riley Patterson’s game-winning 36-yard field goal, sealing their historic comeback.
The Jaguars’ 27-point rally stands as the third-largest comeback in NFL postseason history.
Lawrence finished the game with 288 yards passing, four touchdowns, and four interceptions, illustrating his pivotal role in the team’s resurgence.
After languishing with a 4-8 record earlier in the regular season, the Jaguars now await the outcomes of Sunday’s playoff matchups to determine their next opponent in their unexpected postseason journey.