New England at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE (Interstat) — The New England Patriots will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in a National Football League game at EverBank Stadium. Both teams enter with 1-1 records, giving the early-season matchup added importance in the AFC.
New England is coming off a 20-3 home win over Pittsburgh. Drake Maye led the Patriots by completing 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards and rushing four times for 17 yards. TreVeyon Henderson added 16 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Rhamondre Stevenson ran six times for 43 yards and caught one pass for 3 yards. New England’s other result this season was a 13-10 loss at Seattle. The Patriots will look to build on their most recent performance and improve their road form.
Jacksonville is coming off a 20-13 loss at Denver. Trevor Lawrence completed 17 of 29 passes for 189 yards and ran twice for 6 yards. Bhayshul Tuten rushed 13 times for 65 yards, caught two passes for minus-3 yards and scored a touchdown. Chris Rodriguez Jr. added six carries for 13 yards. Earlier this season, Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns and ran twice for 3 yards in a 34-10 home win over Cleveland.
Maye remains the key player to watch for New England. His mobility and arm strength give the Patriots a chance to stretch Jacksonville’s defense. Henderson and Stevenson provide balance in the backfield and can help control possession.
Lawrence remains the focal point for Jacksonville. He has shown command of the offense, especially in the win over Cleveland, when he threw four touchdown passes. His ability to extend plays will be important against a New England defense that held Pittsburgh to three points in its last game. Tuten and Rodriguez can help keep the Patriots honest if Jacksonville establishes the run.
The weather forecast for game time is 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Conditions at EverBank Stadium should be warm and suitable for both passing attacks. New England’s next game is at Buffalo, while Jacksonville is scheduled to visit Cincinnati. Both teams are scheduled to play again.
This matchup features two 1-1 teams seeking momentum. New England has shown defensive promise, while Jacksonville has displayed offensive potential. The Jaguars will rely on home-field advantage, and the Patriots will try to carry over their strong performance from their most recent win.
Interstat’s game simulator projects Jacksonville 28, New England 25. New England has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of +3. The over/under is 46.5.