Jags Rip Chargers

Behind a dominant run game and big plays from the defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars dealt the Los Angeles Chargers an embarrassing 35-6 loss on Sunday.

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence was steady through most of the game, completing 14 of 22 passes for 153 yards. He threw a touchdown, ran for a touchdown and threw one interception. Running back Travis Etienne scored two rushing touchdowns on 19 carries and 73 yards. RB Bhayshul Tuten also scored a rushing TD before he exited the game in the second half with an injury.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who had to go to the blue medical tent shortly before halftime after taking a big hit, struggled throughout the game and threw an ugly interception early in the fourth quarter. Herbert finished 10 of 18 for just 81 yards. He was eventually pulled for backup Trey Lance when the Jags held a 35-6 lead.

The struggling Jaguars offense found its groove against what had been a really solid Chargers defense, particularly over the previous three weeks. Jacksonville entered this game ranked 31st in offensive expected points added per play since Week 6. In particular, it had struggled to protect quarterback Lawrence, who had faced the highest pressure rate in the league since Week 6.

But on Sunday, the Jaguars scored five touchdowns. They built the game plan around the running game. That prevented the Chargers’ pass rush from impacting the game. Tuten had 74 yards. Etienne had 73 yards. Outside of an interception in the second quarter, Lawrence managed the game well. A get-back-on-track game for play caller Liam Coen, who has now battered Chargers coordinator Jesse Minter’s defense in two straight seasons.

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