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Packers’ Willis and Jacobs Lead Comeback Win Over Jags 30-27

Déjà Vu with an unwanted twist. The Packers lost starting quarterback Jordan Love. Then they lost their first half lead.

But Malik Willis stepped up, leading the Packer offense on a textbook two-minute drill allowing Brandon McManus to play the hero in his second straight game. McManus nailed the winning 24-yard field goal, but Willis and Josh Jacobs were the true heroes on this sunny day in Jacksonville.

This game had swings of momentum and emotions for Packer fans. The defense started with a dominating display, shutting down Jacksonville in the first quarter. Then, just as fans of the Green and Gold began to relax thinking the game might be a blowout, The Jaguars offense sprang to life making it close at halftime.