Blackmon gets first NFL TD, Jags fall 31-14 to Lions

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Published: 11/04/2012 12:48 pm

Updated: 11/04/2012 4:01 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Mikel Leshoure ran for three touchdowns, Calvin Johnson got involved early and the Detroit Lions turned in their most complete victory of the season, 31-14 over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Detroit dominated from start to finish, building a three-score lead before halftime and coasting after the break. It was a much different feeling for the Lions (4-4), who trailed in the second half in each of their other wins.

Leshoure finished with 70 yards rushing and scored on runs of 7, 1 and 8 yards, becoming the first in franchise history to run for three touchdowns in the first half. Not even Hall of Famer Barry Sanders accomplished that feat.

Johnson, who got off to slow starts in Detroit's last three games, had five receptions for 99 yards before the Jaguars (1-7) even recorded a first down. He finished with seven catches for 129 yards despite playing through a knee injury.

Jaguars vs. Lions at 1 p.m.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are back home for the first time in a month and set to kickoff against the Detroit Lions at 1pm from Everbank Field.

The Jags got some positive news when cornerback Derek Cox was ruled active for the game. Cox has been nursing a back injury and missed last week's game in Green Bay. Cox is considered the Jags best corner and could be matched up against Calvin Johnson this afternoon.

The Jaguars inactives for the day include Maurice Jones-Drew, Dwight Lowery, Rashean Mathis, Montell Owens, Greg Jones, Jeris Pendleton and newly signed wide receiver Anthony Armstrong.

The Jaguars will be wearing all black uniforms as they try to snap a four game losing streak and win for the first time at home this season.

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c9bcrewman - 11/5/2012 2:16 PM

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wow scoring a touhdown !great losing effort keep it up.lol all in for losing the team stink's. the only thing they are good at is taking the fan's money. lol all in. lol they whole bunch should make the pro bowl for loser's.lol

1country - 11/5/2012 8:18 AM

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wearing black is suppose to make you look like a really bad dude and boy does it ever!!!!!

RFM2009 - 11/5/2012 8:00 AM

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Get real QB and offensive line.... The Cheerleaders can do better!!

c9bcrewman - 11/4/2012 8:15 PM

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all in for the every week loser's. lol great first half for a sad q-back wow 47 yard's. he should be nominated for the pro bowl. nothing new here sad play by all from top to bottom of this so called organization. lol rolled over is too kind for this sorry football team, same losing player's week after week. get rid of all these player's they stink.black jersey's fit the team too a tee. black mean's your dead. they should keep them on. lol the whole team is dead. do us a favor and go to london and stay there.

mrclark088 - 11/4/2012 8:05 PM

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Fire Gene Smith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1country - 11/4/2012 4:41 PM

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the inactives list looks a lot like the released list as well as a good many more.try gabbert for one

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