The Jacksonville Jaguars upset the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field today 45-42 and advance to the AFC Championship game. The Jaguars defeated the Steelers earlier in the season 30-9 in Pittsburgh and were able to get the season sweep with a win today. Jacksonville will now head to Foxborough to take on the defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots.
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Jacksonville lost the battle of time of possession 31:10 to 28:50, but came away with a win in a tough divisional playoff game. Despite allowing the Steelers to gain 545 yards of total offense, the Jaguars forced two turnovers and held up on defense when it mattered.
Rookie running back Leonard Fournette was spectacular in this game rushing for 109 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Blake Bortles did just enough throwing for 214 yards and one touchdown. In the Jaguars 10 wins this season, Bortles has three interceptions compared to the Jaguars six losses where he has 10.
The Steelers drop to 13-4 on the season, losing their third game at home (two to the Jaguars). Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finished with 469 passing yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Le'Veon Bell had 155 total yards, two touchdowns and wide receiver Antonio Brown had seven receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
The Jaguars have played the Patriots 11 times and have only one win. Will they make it two next week?
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