Entering the day with a loose hold on the No. 1 overall pick for next year’s draft, the Jaguars (2-13) strengthened their grip, falling 26-21 to the New York Jets (4-11) today.
The Jets entered the game with 20 players on their reserve/COVID-19 list, along with head coach Robert Saleh. Former Jaguars tight ends coach Ron Middleton would fill in today for New York.
Jacksonville simply couldn’t get out of their own way today, unable to take advantage of some poor plays by the Jets offense.
Even while scoring on their first three possessions, leading to 12 points, the Jaguars weren’t able to secure a lead by halftime, allowing two touchdowns, which included a 103-yard kick-off return touchdown by Jets receiver Braxton Barrios.