Much like the Jaguars’ preseason opener last week, an opponent - the Carolina Panthers this week - jumped out with an early touchdow before the first quarter ended, 7-3.
Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks punched it in from 1 yard at 7:36 to give Carolina the lead. The Jaguars drive for a field goals as the first quarter closed.
The Jaguars again did not begin the game with their starters. Instead, backup QB Nick Mullens lined up under center, but the team’s first drive stalled deep in its own end.
Just before the quarter ended, Mullens took the team down the field but was sacked on the 16-yard line, setting up a 33-yard field goal by Cam Little with just over a minute left.
The Panthers began the game with many of their starters, including QB Bryce Young, who drove the team down the field midway through the quarter for a touchdown.
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The Jaguars kicked off the team’s 2-game preseason home slate at EverBank Stadium.
The stadium, which is undergoing a $1.4 billion rebuild, was looking much different as fans arrived. The upper deck no longer contained seats. There are several lower-level changes, including openings at the corners.
The Jaguars will host two games at the stadium during the preseason this year. It will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final preseason game on August 28.
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