Jaguars Fall 12-7 to Vikings

The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a narrow 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, marking a new low under coach Doug Pederson, as their offense struggled significantly without starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Backup QB Mac Jones, who filled in for Lawrence, managed only 111 passing yards and turned the ball over three times in the fourth quarter, nullifying the Jaguars' defensive efforts which included three interceptions. The Jaguars' offense amassed just 143 total yards, the fifth fewest in franchise history, despite the defense not allowing a touchdown and securing three turnovers from Vikings QB Sam Darnold. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars with 44 rushing yards, but the team was unable to capitalize on the Vikings' mistakes and failed to score after their initial touchdown drive. The game highlighted the ongoing issues with Jacksonville's conservative offensive approach, as they could not sustain drives or support their strong defensive performance. This loss drops the Jaguars to a 2-8 record, emphasizing their struggles to find a winning formula in close games.