Travis Hunter snagged his first NFL interception right in the end zone, and man, did it sting the Patriots! This wasn’t just some sideline grab, either, it was a perfectly timed play off Drake Maye, intended for Efton Chism III in the second quarter. That pick totally killed a New England scoring chance during the Jaguars’ dominant 35-6 win on Sunday. For Hunter, it was a massive personal milestone, but for Jacksonville, it was another huge sign that their defense is ready to run the show.
Hunter’s Hunt for That First Pick Pays Off Big
The Jaguars never trailed in this game, and you gotta give props to Hunter. Remember, he was the second overall pick in the 2025 draft, drafted with the hope he’d be a two-way star. His rookie season got cut short in Week 7 due to injury, so seeing him out there making game-changing plays is awesome. On Sunday, he played a season-high 42 defensive snaps, and you know he was hunting for this interception. He got it, and it delivered a concrete result from a bigger defensive workload in a decisive win. Now, does this pick settle all the questions about how the Jags will use him this season? Probably not, but it sure as heck gives them something to build on.
Jags Offense and Defense Just Clicking
Jacksonville just looked sharp. Trevor Lawrence was slinging the ball, throwing touchdown passes to three different players, and the Jags were well clear by the third quarter. This was a far sharper offensive showing than what they put up in the second half against Denver. Lawrence also hit 105 career touchdown passes, pushing past Blake Bortles for second in franchise history. That’s a serious number! But let’s be real, the defense was the backbone. They pressured Maye on a wild 58.4 percent of his dropbacks, according to Next Gen Stats. New England just couldn’t find a rhythm, and every time they tried to answer, the Jaguars’ defense slammed the door shut. They’re now 2-1 after this big performance.
The Jaguars are hitting the road for Week 4, heading to face the Cincinnati Bengals. It’ll be interesting to see if they can keep this momentum going. Meanwhile, the Patriots are off to the new Hallmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills. And hey, while some teams are flying high like Jacksonville, others, like our Seahawks, are looking to rebound after tough losses, like that stunner from Marcus Mariota and the Commanders. Every week’s a battle in this league!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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