The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off an absolute stunner today in London, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 with a last-second 57-yard field goal. This wasn’t just a win; it was a miraculous comeback in the final eight seconds that left everyone watching at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and across the Atlantic, completely floored.
Week 5 Showdown Across the Pond
This Week 5 matchup brought Jalen Hurts and Trevor Lawrence head-to-head once again, a rivalry that goes way back to a national championship game seven years ago where Clemson dominated Alabama. Hurts had actually beaten Lawrence twice since then in the NFL, but today, Lawrence got his revenge. Both teams came into this London game as playoff contenders, but their recent trajectories couldn’t have been more different. The Eagles arrived dealing with a laundry list of injury concerns for stars like Devonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, Quinyon Mitchell, and Dallas Goedert. On top of that, their offensive line is in mid-season revamp mode with Lane Johnson’s retirement and Cam Jurgens’ trade to Baltimore. They were short-handed and looking to bounce back from a collapse against the Rams last week. Not an ideal situation for a trip overseas, huh?
Jags on a Roll, Eagles in Trouble
Meanwhile, the Jaguars have been rolling, looking like one of the AFC’s best teams so far in 2026. They’re off to a hot 3-1 start, and Lawrence has been absolutely dealing, racking up 843 yards and eight touchdowns. Bhayshul Tuten has emerged as a solid backfield weapon, with 277 rushing yards and two TDs. Plus, Jacksonville’s defense is legit, ranking second in the NFL in points allowed per game with a stingy 13.3. They came into this game with momentum, and they definitely capitalized on it. This was a massive game for both squads’ outlook for the season, a real swing moment.
The Kicker’s Redemption and an Unbelievable Finish
Talk about a rollercoaster finish! Elliott came up clutch for the Eagles, knocking through a kick that put Philly up 17-16 with just eight seconds left. You thought it was over, right? Especially after Jaguars kicker Little had missed an extra-point earlier, which suddenly felt like it was going to cost them the game. But then, an unbelievable moment: Abdullah ripped off a 53-yard kick return, putting the Jaguars back into field-goal range with one second still on the clock. Little, who just moments before was probably feeling the weight of the world, got a chance to redeem himself. And he did, nailing a 57-yard field goal to win it for Jacksonville. The Jaguars truly miraculously came back in the final eight seconds to beat the Eagles 19-17. What an absolutely stunning finish, a win that changes the whole vibe for Jacksonville and leaves the Eagles reeling even more heading into next week.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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