Jags fans are buzzing after a convincing win over the New England Patriots.
They waited 238 days for a rematch with the Patriots since the AFC Championship game.
Since an iconic strip from Myles Jack in that game, and the feeling he was stripped of a chance to a score a touchdown against the Patriots, the saying “Myles jack wasn’t down” was born.
PHOTOS: Jaguars beat the Patriots at TIAA Bank Field
“No he wasn’t down, come on!” said Aries Cruz.
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They even witnessed what’s guaranteed to be one of the best catches of the year by Keenan Cole.
Fans got exactly what they were hoping for today, they were willing to sit stand and cheer in record setting heat.
There it is... First home touchdown of the season for @Jaguars! #Duuuval pic.twitter.com/lTUEmOasZW
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) September 16, 2018
🌈 🌈 over the stadium , perfectly timed 😉 from @ROARoftheJags, statement win by @Jaguars, electric ⚡️crowd...
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) September 17, 2018
Just that kind of day at @TIAABankField. 🤷🏽♂️@ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/k0fukSfTXt
“I’m dying of dehydration,” said one fan. Her friend immediately responded saying
“No! Jags over everything!”
Many found themselves in legitimate medical emergencies. JFRD had 77 calls for service, and took more than 20 people to the hospital.
HEAT CONCERN:
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) September 16, 2018
I’m told by @JFRDJAX there have been about 51 instances of heat related illness and 15-16 people have gone to the hospital. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/aNqOzhSrij
#firstalertwx heat taking its toll before the game even starts - heat indices 102-107 degrees - shade & WATER folks! GO JAGS! @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/E59B8Am0Bs
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) September 16, 2018
But the fans we spoke to say they wouldn’t trade today for anything, and there’s no ceiling for ‘Sacksonville.’
“The Jaguars are taking this all the way to the Super Bowl,” said fan Don McCon.
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