New England
Patriots
0-2
39
FINAL
38
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 39-38, showcasing a high-stakes battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standing early in the season, but it was the Patriots who emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for a staggering 374 yards and contributing significantly to the Patriots' offensive success. TreVeyon Henderson added balance to the attack with a solid 102 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 171 yards and proving to be a key target throughout the contest. Trevor Lawrence kept the Jaguars competitive with three touchdown passes, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Jaguars struggled to contain the Patriots' explosive offense, despite Caleb Ransaw's impressive performance with seven total tackles. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Patriots' defense held strong during a critical Jaguars drive, allowing only a field goal rather than a game-winning touchdown. This pivotal moment allowed New England to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 374 | 3 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 225 | 3 | 0 | 136.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 19 | 102 | 5.4 | 12 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 21 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 35 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 55 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 45 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 34 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 58 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| C.J. Williams | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 27 |

