Jaguars' Bortles solid in exhibition opener against Saints
Blake Bortles completed 6 of 9 passes for 53 yards and scored on a short bootleg in Jacksonville's 24-20 loss to New Orleans in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| JAX | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
EverBank Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 23-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:55 24-20
Jonathan Williams 4 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:55 17-20
Taysom Hill 3 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 4:01 10-20
Scott Orndoff 7 Yd pass from Cody Kessler (Josh Lambo Kick)
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Field Goal 2:31 10-13
Josh Lambo 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:08 10-10
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 12:20 3-10
Josh Lambo 49 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:38 3-7
Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:58 0-7
Blake Bortles 2 Yd Run (Josh Lambo Kick)
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NO
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:50 · End of Game
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JAX 0:50
10 plays, 43 yards, 2:05 · Downs
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NO 2:55
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 24-20
Jonathan Williams 4 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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JAX 5:11
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:44 · Fumble
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NO 6:55
12 plays, 81 yards, 6:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 17-20
Taysom Hill 3 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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JAX 13:28
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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NO 1:36
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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JAX 4:01
11 plays, 51 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:01 10-20
Scott Orndoff 7 Yd pass from Cody Kessler (Josh Lambo Kick)
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NO 10:06
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:54 · Downs
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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JAX 0:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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NO 0:38
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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JAX 2:31
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:31 10-13
Josh Lambo 49 Yd Field Goal
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NO 6:08
12 plays, 78 yards, 6:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 10-10
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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JAX 12:20
12 plays, 50 yards, 6:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:20 3-10
Josh Lambo 49 Yd Field Goal
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NO 3:38
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:38 3-7
Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 7:58
15 plays, 79 yards, 7:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:58 0-7
Blake Bortles 2 Yd Run (Josh Lambo Kick)
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
NO
JAX
22
1st Downs
22
7
Passing 1st downs
11
13
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
4
5-11
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
60
Total Plays
66
265
Total Yards
271
4.4
Yards per Play
4.1
9
Total Drives
8
130
Passing
199
18/23
Comp/Att
24/34
5.0
Yards per pass
5.0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-30
135
Rushing
72
34
Rushing Attempts
26
4.0
Yards per rush
2.8
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
6-55
Penalties
3-25
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:33
Possession
30:27
Injuries
Jacksonville Jaguars
- B.J. Green II Injured Reserve
- Jessie Bates III Out
- Robert Hainsey Questionable
- Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Out
- Eric Murray Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Travis Etienne Jr. Injured Reserve
- Erik McCoy Out
- Christen Miller Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
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