In their season opener, the Jacksonville Jaguars lead the Miami Dolphins 17-7 at halftime. Trevor Lawrence connected with rookie Brian Thomas Jr. for his first NFL touchdown, while Travis Etienne Jr. scored the game's first touchdown. The Dolphins responded with a touchdown by De'von Achane before halftime. Despite a slow start and penalties, the Jaguars' defense, led by new coordinator Ryan Nielsen, has largely contained Miami's offense. The game marks a high-stakes reunion between quarterbacks Lawrence and Tua Tagovailoa, who last faced off in the 2018 National Championship game. The Jaguars, bolstered by several key offseason additions, aim to capitalize on early momentum to improve on their recent 9-8 records and meet high expectations set by owner Shad Khan.