JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered a commanding and complete performance, overwhelming the Los Angeles Chargers 35 to 6 on Sunday at EverBank Stadium before an announced crowd of 58,461.

The game, a stark departure from pregame projections that favored the Chargers, was defined by a stifling Jacksonville defense that rendered the Los Angeles offense impotent and a relentless, multifaceted ground attack that controlled the clock and the scoreboard.

From the outset, the Chargers’ offense struggled to find any rhythm. Their only points came via two first-half field goals from kicker Cameron Dicker, who connected from 41 and 46 yards. The first drive, which stalled in the red zone after a promising start, would be the high-water mark for the Chargers’ offensive aspirations.

Jacksonville’s defense was the story of the first half and the entire game. They harassed Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert consistently, sacking him three times and limiting him to 81 passing yards on 10-of-18 attempts. Herbert was also the team’s leading rusher with 21 yards on scrambles, a statistic that underscored the inability of the Chargers’ traditional run game to gain traction. The Jaguars’ pressure was a collective effort, with Josh Hines-Allen and Arik Armstead each recording a full sack, while Travon Walker and Danny Striggow combined for another.

The Chargers were forced to punt on six of their first seven possessions, with the lone interruption being a first-quarter interception by Chargers defensive back Derrick Jackson that gave Los Angeles a short field, which they ultimately squandered.

While the Chargers sputtered, the Jaguars’ offense methodically took control. They answered Dicker’s first field goal with a 12-play, 75-yard drive that consumed nearly the entire remainder of the first quarter. The march was capped by a 4-yard touchdown run up the middle by rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten, giving Jacksonville a 7 to 3 lead they would not relinquish.

Jacksonville extended its lead late in the second quarter. After a Chargers punt, the Jaguars engineered a 10-play, 67-yard drive that showcased their offensive balance. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence efficiently managed the possession, completing key passes to tight end Johnny Mundt and receiver Tim Patrick, before running back Travis Etienne Jr. finished it with a 2-yard touchdown run on a direct snap, pushing the advantage to 14 to 6 at halftime.

Any hope of a Chargers comeback was extinguished in the third quarter. The Jaguars received the second-half kickoff and embarked on a demoralizing 11-play, 65-yard drive that consumed over seven minutes of clock. Lawrence, who finished an efficient 14-of-22 for 153 yards, capped the drive himself with a 1-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown, widening the gap to 21 to 6.

The fourth quarter became a rout. The Jaguars added two more touchdowns in a span of just 23 seconds of game time. First, Lawrence connected with Patrick on a 1-yard scoring pass to culminate another long drive. On the very next Chargers offensive play, backup quarterback Trey Lance, who had replaced a struggling Herbert, threw a deep pass that was intercepted by Jacksonville safety Antonio Johnson and returned 44 yards to the Los Angeles 13.

On the ensuing play, Etienne took a handoff and raced 13 yards for his second touchdown of the day, putting the exclamation point on the victory and setting the final score at 35 to 6.

Jacksonville’s ground game was the engine of their dominance. Etienne led the way with 73 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, while Tuten was highly effective, rushing for 74 yards and a touchdown on 15 attempts. The duo combined for 147 of the team’s 192 rushing yards. Receiver Jakobi Meyers was Lawrence’s primary target, hauling in five catches for 64 yards.

For the Chargers, the offensive struggles were comprehensive. Beyond Herbert’s difficulties, the running back corps of Kimani Vidal and Amar Johnson managed only 21 combined yards. Veteran receiver Keenan Allen was a relative bright spot with four catches for 53 yards. Defensively, linebackers Denzel Perryman and Elijah Molden each recorded seven tackles in a losing effort.

The loss snaps a two-game winning streak for the Chargers, dropping their record to 7-4. They will look to regroup during their bye week before hosting the Las Vegas Raiders on November 30.

The Jaguars, meanwhile, improved to 6-4 and will travel to face the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday, buoyed by a statement win that saw them exceed statistical projections and re-establish themselves in the AFC playoff conversation.