New England
Patriots
1-1
35
FINAL
63
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots with a final score of 63-35. This commanding victory not only boosts the Jaguars' confidence early in the 2026 season but also sends a message to the rest of the league about their explosive offensive potential.
Lamar Jackson was the star of the show, throwing for an astounding 591 yards and an impressive nine touchdown passes, showcasing his elite skills and making big plays when it mattered most. On the other side, Cam Newton put up a valiant effort for the Patriots, rushing for 128 yards, while Theo Johnson had a remarkable receiving performance with 382 yards. However, it was Jackson's aerial assault that truly defined the game.
Defensively, the Jaguars were led by Budda Baker, who snagged two interceptions, adding to the pressure on the Patriots' offense. Nick Cross contributed with six total tackles, helping to stifle any potential momentum from New England. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Jackson threw three consecutive touchdown passes in a matter of minutes, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Patriots unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 591 | 9 | 2 | 127.0 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 432 | 3 | 3 | 94.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | QB | 12 | 128 | 10.7 | 15 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 13 | 382 | 29.4 | 74 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 9 | 281 | 31.2 | 102 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 40 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 30 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| aqib talib | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tronald Dump | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

