FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Although the Jacksonville Jaguars came up short Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, one would never know it after speaking with Jags fans who went to the game in Foxborough.
Game day! Already seeing some #Jaguars fans at @GilletteStadium! #AFCChampionship @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/rwNNjpU4L1
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
Many are excited for what the future has in store for this team, knowing its window to challenge for a championship is just opening.
“We went from 3-13 to playing the Patriots in the AFC Championship,” said Jags fan Adam Francis. “Phenomenal season. [He’s] the [greatest-of-all-time], man. [Tom] Brady is the GOAT, so it’s alright."
#Jaguars fans taking over @GilletteStadium! (sorry about the #Patriots fan photobomb 😂)@ActionNewsJax #Jags #DTWD pic.twitter.com/W0a3SjZlP3
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
Other fans were already looking ahead to the 2018 season.
“Next year's AFC Championship [will be] in Jacksonville,” Mike Sena said.
There might be more #Jaguars fans here than the #Pittsburgh game! @ActionNewsJax #DTWD #Jags #AFCChampionship pic.twitter.com/6XmjaL9KkM
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
“Proud to be a Jaguar,” said Randy Goodwin. “Awesome, great game.”
The Patriots will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl next month.
The last time the teams faced each other on that stage, it was also held in Jacksonville.
Found more #Jaguars in @SplitsvillePP! 3.5 hours until kickoff! @ActionNewsJax #Jags #DTWD #AFCChampionship pic.twitter.com/sqJVrxJN98
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
According to #Patriots fans, there’s WAY more #Jaguars fans than they’re used to seeing for a visiting team! Good job, #Jags fans! @ActionNewsJax #DTWD pic.twitter.com/HmojpO22Zy
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
Beautiful day for some #Jaguars football! @ActionNewsJax #Jags #AFCChampionship pic.twitter.com/JbC69meyNQ
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
Less than 2 hours from kickoff! @ActionNewsJax #Jaguars #AFCChampionship pic.twitter.com/hzYJSJ6N1P
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
Meet Charlie, a young #Jaguars fan raised by #Patriots parents! Haha 😂 @ActionNewsJax #Jags #DTWD pic.twitter.com/MClWJ59n5L
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 21, 2018
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