Game recap: Jacksonville Jaguars start NFL preseason strong against Kansas City Chiefs (2024)

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Jaguars vs Chiefs score updates Jacksonville Jaguars highlights vs Chiefs Jaguars mastered the NFL's new kickoff rule better than Super Bowl champion Chiefs Encouraging signs for Jacksonville Jaguars from backups in defeating Chiefs | Gene Frenette FINAL: Jaguars 26, Chiefs 13 Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little converts again for Jaguars Field goal Chiefs: Harrison Butker on target for Kansas City End of third quarter: Jaguars 23, Chiefs 10 Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little converts his second kick Christian Braswell fumble return overruled by officials Second-half kickoff: Jaguars receive the football Trevor Lawrence leads Jacksonville Jaguars to opening-drive TD in preseason opener vs. Chiefs HALFTIME: Jaguars 20, Chiefs 10, after Cam Little misses 62-yard field goal Safety for Jaguars: Chiefs' Mecole Hardman downs ball in own end zone Touchdown Jaguars: C.J. Beathard to Devin Duvernay on floating pass for score Touchdown Chiefs: Carson Steele scores after eight-minute march Despite Parker Washington catch, Jaguars' drive stalls out Trevor Lawrence vs. Patrick Mahomes: In Jaguars-Chiefs game, who won their brief battle? Wild snap derails Kansas City drive Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little on target for Jags End of first quarter: Jacksonville 7, Kansas City 3 Terrell Edmunds stops Chiefs on third down, forces Kansas City punt Trevor Lawrence sacked, Jaguars turn over on downs Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes heads to sidelines after one series; Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah sacks Carson Wentz Touchdown Jaguars! Trevor Lawrence to Travis Etienne for first score of preseason Big play! Parker Washington breaks out with 73-yard run in Jaguars' first kickoff return under new rules Field goal Chiefs: Kansas City takes early lead on Harrison Butker kick 7:07 p.m.: It's kickoff time for Jaguars and Chiefs Jacksonville Jaguars DL Arik Armstead to miss game vs. Chiefs Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence sees value in preseason, wants to win against Kansas City Chiefs Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Hines-Allen motivated to live up to big contract Will Taylor Swift attend Jaguars' preseason opener against the Chiefs in Jacksonville? Listen to podcasts on Jaguars to prepare for first preseason games Jacksonville Jaguars preseason opener: Backup QBs, CB room, WR depth among battles to watch Tyson Campbell, Anton Harrison among Jaguars' inactives vs. Chiefs Jacksonville Jaguars host Kansas City Chiefs. How to watch and odds on first preseason game Jaguars vs. Chiefs fan guide: What's the vital information for traffic, parking, activities? What time is the Jaguars-Chiefs game on tonight? FAQs References

Football is back.

The Jacksonville Jaguars open their 30th NFL season (or more precisely, their 30th NFL preseason) at EverBank Stadium on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams are expected to use starters for a portion of the game, including Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to see his first game action since signing his contract extension as the Jags enter the third season under head coach Doug Pederson.

Who will play, and who won't? What are the position battles to watch? Will Taylor Swift show up? Whoever is in attendance should have plenty to cheer for at the Jags' 2024 preseason opener.

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Jaguars mastered the NFL's new kickoff rule better than Super Bowl champion Chiefs

The Jaguars broke off two long kickoff returns in the first half of Saturday's 26-13 preseason victory over the Chiefs at EverBank Stadium, a 73-yarder byParker Washingtonin the first quarter to set up the Jags' first touchdown, and a 45-yarder byTank Bigsbynear the end of the second quarter that came off a free kick by the Chiefs — after Mecole Hardman botched a return that eventually was ruled a safety. -- Garry Smits

Encouraging signs for Jacksonville Jaguars from backups in defeating Chiefs | Gene Frenette

NFL preseason football isn’t so much about how the starters perform, but identifying which players in supporting roles can be counted on to deliver in real games.From that standpoint,the Jacksonville Jaguarsmade some critical strides in Saturday night’s 26-13 victory over the two-time defending Super Bowl championKansas City Chiefsat EverBank Stadium.-- Gene Frenette

FINAL: Jaguars 26, Chiefs 13

That's a 1-0 start for the Jaguars in preseason. An encouraging and mostly injury-free debut for Doug Pederson and the Jags. -- Clayton Freeman

Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little converts again for Jaguars

Almost six points on that drive for the Jaguars, but Mac Jones couldn't quite connect with Josiah Deguara on a pass that floated to the end zone and fluttered off the tight end's fingertips. Still, the Jaguars added some insurance with a 31-yard field goal from Cam Little. Jones had completed eight of his first nine attempts tonight.

Jaguars 26, Chiefs 13, 3:21 4th. -- Clayton Freeman

Field goal Chiefs: Harrison Butker on target for Kansas City

New safety Terrell Edmunds is just blasting people right now for the Jacksonville secondary. He forced a fumble that the Chiefs ultimately got back, while Breeland Speaks added a sack on the drive. The Kansas City possession ended with a Harrison Butker field goal.

Jaguars 23, Chiefs 13, 10:16 4th. -- Clayton Freeman

End of third quarter: Jaguars 23, Chiefs 10

Fifteen minutes left in the preseason opener for the Jaguars, and for the most part, it's been a solid start for Doug Pederson's team. -- Clayton Freeman

Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little converts his second kick

A nice day continues for Cam Little. The rookie is on target from 47 yards. Austin Trammell had a couple of solid catches on that Jacksonville drive.

Jaguars 23, Chiefs 10, 2:23 3rd. -- Clayton Freeman

Christian Braswell fumble return overruled by officials

Another odd moment. Nikko Remigio caught a floating pass for Kansas City on an underthrown ball across midfield. Then, while he tried to get to his feet, Jaguars DB Christian Braswell ripped the ball away and took it back to the end zone for a 52-yard score. Officials wiped out the touchdown, saying Remigio was down by contact. Replays seemed to indicate otherwise. The Kansas City drive continues.

Jaguars 20, Chiefs 10, 8:40 3rd. -- Clayton Freeman

Second-half kickoff: Jaguars receive the football

Expect a lot of players on the roster bubble to get a close look in these next two quarters. Also, former Bolles School and Alabama QB Mac Jones, acquired from New England, is now behind center for the Jaguars. -- Clayton Freeman

Trevor Lawrence leads Jacksonville Jaguars to opening-drive TD in preseason opener vs. Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguarshead coachDoug Pedersonsaid earlier in the week that the team's starters needed to get their feet wet and they executed right away against theKansas City Chiefsin the team's preseason opener. Here are the key first-half takeaways. -- Demetrius Harvey

HALFTIME: Jaguars 20, Chiefs 10, after Cam Little misses 62-yard field goal

Little name, big leg. After Tank Bigsby's return on the safety kick set the Jaguars up with excellent field position, the Jags called for Cam Little from 62 yards. The rookie's kick drifted left of the uprights but that attempt definitely had the distance. An encouraging first half is in the books for the Jaguars. -- Clayton Freeman

Safety for Jaguars: Chiefs' Mecole Hardman downs ball in own end zone

Well, that was bizarre, new kickoff rules or not. The Jaguars' kickoff bounced into the end zone, then bounced out of the end zone and onto the Kansas City 1. From there, Chiefs return man Mecole Hardman retreated to the end zone and took a knee with the ball, claiming a touchback. Officials first spotted the ball on the 30, but after a conference and a video review, they ruled a safety against Kansas City. Two free points for the Jags.

Jaguars 20, Chiefs 10, 0:25 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Jaguars: C.J. Beathard to Devin Duvernay on floating pass for score

C.J. Beathard absorbed two big-time hits on that series, but it ends up in the end zone. Beathard got crunched on a safety blitz but unloaded the football just in time to D'Ernest Johnson to cross midfield. Then, he took a high and hard hit on a floating pass that ended up in the hands of new wideout Devin Duvernay after a nice adjustment by the receiver. The Jaguars went for two, and Johnson powered into the end zone. A big play by Duvernay on that one.

Jaguars 18, Chiefs 10, 0:26 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Chiefs: Carson Steele scores after eight-minute march

That was a loooooooong drive: 16 plays, 82 yards and a duration of 8 minutes, 23 seconds, with quarterback Chris Oladokun behind center. It ended with Carson Steele pounding his way into the end zone from 2 yards for the Chiefs, tying the score. Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller briefly left the action with an injury that did not appear serious.

Jaguars 10, Chiefs 10, 1:55 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

Despite Parker Washington catch, Jaguars' drive stalls out

Another nice play from Parker Washington, a catch-and-run for a first down that continues a solid start to preseason for the receiver. He did lose the handle at the end of the play, but officials ruled him down by contact. Still, C.J. Beathard wasn't able to advance Jacksonville much past midfield, and after consecutive incompletions, the Jags punted inside the Kansas City 20.

Jaguars 10, Chiefs 3, 10:18 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

Trevor Lawrence vs. Patrick Mahomes: In Jaguars-Chiefs game, who won their brief battle?

Jacksonville JaguarsquarterbackTrevor Lawrencewon an all-too-brief battle withKansas City ChiefsquarterbackPatrick Mahomesduring Saturday's preseason game at EverBank Stadium. Here's a closer look inside the numbers. -- Garry Smits

Wild snap derails Kansas City drive

That's not what Carson Wentz was looking for. The Kansas City QB was on the receiving end of an off-target snap that cost the Chiefs a bunch of yards after Wentz chased it down and got squashed by Daniel Thomas. That led to a third-and-29 and ultimately a three-and-out.

Jaguars 10, Chiefs 3, 11:55 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little on target for Jags

It won't count in the regular season stats, but Cam Little has his first successful field goal as an NFL kicker. It came from 40 yards, after the Jacksonville drive stalled out outside the 20. The promising start continues for the 20-year-old from Arkansas.

Jaguars 10, Chiefs 3, 14:10 2nd. -- Clayton Freeman

End of first quarter: Jacksonville 7, Kansas City 3

C.J. Beathard is into the game for the Jaguars, with Trevor Lawrence on the bench now. The Jags have already advanced deep into Kansas City territory with a couple of big plays: Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. managed to fight off heavy physical contact downfield to gain 40 yards on an underthrown ball from Beathard, and Tank Bigsby powered up the middle for a gain to the fringe of the red zone. -- Clayton Freeman

Terrell Edmunds stops Chiefs on third down, forces Kansas City punt

A good defensive stand for Jacksonville. Kansas City took over on the 50 but couldn't go anywhere. Terrell Edmunds, a new addition to the Jacksonville secondary, forced a fumble on a third-down pass. Although the Chiefs recovered the loose ball, they still elected to punt. It's Jacksonville football, and it looks like Trevor Lawrence is going to be staying on the sidelines.

Jaguars 7, Chiefs 3, 2:33 1st. -- Clayton Freeman

Trevor Lawrence sacked, Jaguars turn over on downs

A good start to the drive for the Jaguars, but... no finish this time. Trevor Lawrence started with a first-down strike over the middle to Gabe Davis. But on a third-down play, Davis couldn't quite get his second foot down in bounds. Doug Pederson went for fourth down and Kansas City's Jack Cochrane downed Lawrence for a sack at midfield. We'll see how many more plays Lawrence gets in this one.

Jaguars 7, Chiefs 3, 4:30 1st. -- Clayton Freeman

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes heads to sidelines after one series; Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah sacks Carson Wentz

That's going to do it for Patrick Mahomes, whose day is complete after one drive and one score. Carson Wentz entered for the Chiefs, but after a first-down pass to the 41, the Jaguars stuffed Kansas City. Yasir Abdullah, the 2023 draft pick who missed last season on IR, recorded a sack on Wentz, a play that certainly won't hurt his chances of gaining a roster spot.

Jaguars 7, Chiefs 3, 6:45 1st. -- Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Jaguars! Trevor Lawrence to Travis Etienne for first score of preseason

That's the Clemson connection for the Jags, taking advantage of that Parker Washington kickoff return. After Trevor Lawrence's toss to Luke Farrell advanced the football inside the 10, Lawrence found running back Travis Etienne for a crisp 9-yard score. Cam Little's PAT is good for his first point and the Jags are in front.

Jacksonville 7, Kansas City 3, 9:40 1st. -- Clayton Freeman

Big play! Parker Washington breaks out with 73-yard run in Jaguars' first kickoff return under new rules

Looks like Parker Washington is adapting nicely to the new kickoff rules. The second-year return man dodged four tackles and took the return back to the Kansas City 20, starting off the Jaguars in prime field position. The Jaguars' first return with the new format could be a promising sign for the future. -- Clayton Freeman

Field goal Chiefs: Kansas City takes early lead on Harrison Butker kick

Patrick Mahomes made that look pretty easy for a while, before the Kansas City offense bogged down inside the Jacksonville 30. The Jags' defense, missing key contributors on the D-line and the secondary, was off balance on that one until a bobbled pass by Rashee Rice halted the Chiefs' momentum. Harrison Butker entered for a field goal from 45 yards, and the visitors lead in Jacksonville.

Chiefs 3, Jaguars 0, 11:58 1st. -- Clayton Freeman

7:07 p.m.: It's kickoff time for Jaguars and Chiefs

Here we go. It's the first modified kickoff in Jacksonville Jaguars preseason history, and the Jags' defense goes to work now against Patrick Mahomes. -- Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars DL Arik Armstead to miss game vs. Chiefs

It'll be at least another week untilJacksonville Jaguarsdefensive linemanArik Armsteadtakes the field. Here's why. -- Demetrius Harvey

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence sees value in preseason, wants to win against Kansas City Chiefs

Don’t tellJacksonville JaguarsquarterbackTrevor Lawrencethe preseason doesn’t matter. Ahead of Saturday night's game against theKansas City Chiefs, Lawrence spoke with media from the Miller Electric Center at the conclusion ofDay 13 of training camp. -- Juston Lewis

Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Hines-Allen motivated to live up to big contract

Whenever NFL players sign contracts that bring them a lifetime of financial security, it ratchets up the pressure and scrutiny to deliver on that generational wealth.Considering the trio of high-profileJacksonville Jaguarswho were given a combined $341.4 million in guaranteed money the past four months —Trevor Lawrence($200 million,Josh Hines-Allen($88 million) andTyson Campbell($53.4 million) — it begs the question about which one will do the most in 2024 to validate their NFL lotto ticket?-- Gene Frenette

Will Taylor Swift attend Jaguars' preseason opener against the Chiefs in Jacksonville?

For many people, the top question for theJacksonville Jaguars'preseason NFL opener against theKansas City Chiefsisn't aboutTrevor Lawrenceand his performance with thathuge contract.Ortwo-time MVP Patrick Mahomes. Or how theJags' defensive scheme will look undernew coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Instead: Is Taylor Swift coming to Jacksonville? -- Clayton Freeman

Listen to podcasts on Jaguars to prepare for first preseason games

There's still time: Catch up with "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" ahead of the Jaguars' Saturday night kickoff against the Chiefs. -- Tim Walters

Jacksonville Jaguars preseason opener: Backup QBs, CB room, WR depth among battles to watch

The Jaguars have a gluttony of depth at key positions this year. Who will rise to the top and which groups should be watched tonight against the Kansas City Chiefs? -- Demetrius Harvey

Tyson Campbell, Anton Harrison among Jaguars' inactives vs. Chiefs

A number of notable names are out of action for the Jaguars tonight. Not playing against Kansas City, the team announced, are running back Keilan Robinson, offensive linemen Ezra Cleveland, Anton Harrison and Steven Jones, defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson and defensive backs Tyson Campbell, Darnell Savage and Andrew Wingard. Most other starters, including QB Trevor Lawrence, should be good to go. -- Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars host Kansas City Chiefs. How to watch and odds on first preseason game

What's the series history? The Jaguars are 3-1 vs. Kansas City in the preseason but this is the first time in nearly a quarter-century that they’ve met in August. Catch more details ahead of the opening kickoff. -- Garry Smits

Jaguars vs. Chiefs fan guide: What's the vital information for traffic, parking, activities?

Football is back at EverBank Field.Jacksonville Jaguarsfans will get their first look at the 2024 team on Saturday at 7 p.m. when the defending Super Bowl championKansas City Chiefscome to town to open the three-game preseason schedule.Here's what fans need to know. -- Garry Smits

What time is the Jaguars-Chiefs game on tonight?

  • Time:7 p.m. Saturday, August 10
  • Where:EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
  • TV: NFL Network, WJAX (CBS Channel 47) in Jacksonville, WOFL (Fox Channel 35) in Orlando, WCTV (CBS Channel 6) in Tallahassee, WECP ( My Channel 21.2) in Panama City, WZVN (ABC Channel 7) in Fort Myers
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Game recap: Jacksonville Jaguars start NFL preseason strong against Kansas City Chiefs (2024)

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Game recap: Jacksonville Jaguars start NFL preseason strong against Kansas City Chiefs? ›

Saturday night's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs went about as well as the Jaguars could have hoped. The Jaguars got playing time for all 3 levels of the depth chart, they left the game with zero injuries, the starting offense scored a touchdown, and the Jaguars came out with a 26-13 win.

Who is favored to win Kansas City or Jaguars? ›

What are the Jaguars-Chiefs odds? Hard Rock Bet is giving the Jaguars 2.5 points. The money line is minus-145 and the over-under is 38.5.

How to watch Chiefs Jags preseason game? ›

The NFL preseason game will air on NFL Network, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below. The Jacksonville Jaguars kick off the 2024 Preseason at EverBank Stadium against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Where are the Kansas City Chiefs playing? ›

Kansas City Chiefs Scores & Schedule
DateOpponentLocation
Oct 27 Sunday, October 27at LV RaidersAllegiant Stadium
Nov 04 Monday, November 04vs TB BuccaneersGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Nov 10 Sunday, November 10vs DEN BroncosGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Nov 17 Sunday, November 17at BUF BillsHighmark Stadium
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What year did the Jacksonville Jaguars enter the NFL as an expansion team? ›

The Jaguars began play in 1995 as an expansion team alongside the Carolina Panthers of the National Football Conference (NFC). The Jaguars' first college draft pick was future All-Pro tackle Tony Boselli, who would serve as the anchor of a productive offense that helped the Jaguars quickly become a winning franchise.

What are the odds of the Jacksonville Jaguars winning the Super Bowl? ›

The Jaguars sport +5000 odds to win the Super Bowl, which ranks 18th in the NFL. As a comparison, our computer rankings have them ranked better at 16th-best, a difference of two spots. With Super Bowl odds of +5000, the Jaguars sport a 2% chance of being Super Bowl champs.

Are the Chiefs favored? ›

The Kansas City Chiefs' odds to win the 2025 Super Bowl are +545. Kansas City won the AFC West last season with a record of 11-6 and is seeking a third Super Bowl victory in a row. The Chiefs open the season in Week 1 as -3 favorites against the Baltimore Ravens.

Is the Jaguars Chiefs game on TV? ›

The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on NFL Network. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first exhibition tilt of the 2024 NFL preseason at 6 p.m. CST on Saturday, August 10.

What channel to watch the NFL preseason? ›

The NFL preseason game will air on ABC, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below. CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

How to watch the NFL game tonight? ›

NFL+ is the National Football League's exclusive streaming service. NFL+ exists within the NFL app and NFL.com ecosystem and delivers a combination of live local and primetime mobile games, NFL RedZone, NFL Network, live game audio, game replays, and on-demand content across two pricing tiers: NFL+ and NFL+ Premium.

Is Arrowhead Stadium air conditioned? ›

The air conditioning was a great break from the stifling heat outside. The bathrooms were plentiful enough that there weren't long lines, and the concession stands were the same. The chiefs paraphernalia and collectibles were so classy yet plentiful.

Is Kansas City in Kansas or Missouri? ›

The reality is that the city straddles the neighboring states of Missouri and Kansas due to a complicated history that has lasted nearly two centuries. Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO), and Kansas City, Kansas (KCK), are separately incorporated cities that come together to form the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.

How many times have the Chiefs been to the Super Bowl in the last 5 years? ›

The Kansas City Chiefs have played 4 games in Super Bowls between August 8, 2019 and August 8, 2024.

Why is Jacksonville so famous? ›

Jax Is A Hotbed Of American Film History

In 1916, over 30 movie companies called Jacksonville home with stars such as Oliver Hardy and Fatty Arbuckle making movies in town. Citizens became fed up with the noise and the industry moved to California. The first Technicolor film, “The Gulf Between” was filmed here in 1917.

Will the Jaguars leave Jacksonville? ›

The team is expected to play home games away from Jacksonville in 2027. The team is expected to play home games in Jacksonville in reduced capacity in 2026.

What is the nickname of the Jacksonville Jaguars? ›

Cardiac Jags: the Jacksonville Jaguars earned this nickname because of making several comeback wins and/or winning nail-biters.

What is Missouri favorite NFL team? ›

Kansas City Chiefs

Who is favored to be AFC Champion? ›

The AFC Championship favorite is the Kansas City Chiefs at +350.

Who is favored to win Kansas race? ›

The 2024 AdventHealth 400 is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET. According to the latest 2024 AdventHealth 400, Hamlin is listed at 9-2, just behind Kyle Larson (4-1). Other top contenders on the NASCAR at Kansas odds board include Tyler Reddick (6-1), Martin Truex Jr. (15-2) and William Byron (8-1).

Who's favored to win Cowboys or Jaguars? ›

Jacksonville is a 4-point favorite in the latest Cowboys vs. Jaguars odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 37.5.

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