Lions remain winless after getting hammered 38-14 by Jags
The Jacksonville Jaguars got back to their winning formula of
relying on their efficient quarterback and tandem of running backs.
Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the second quarter
alone after Detroit took the lead and David Garrard threw two touchdown passes
in the second half, leading the Jaguars to a 38-14 victory Sunday over the
winless Lions.
Fred Taylor ran for 80 yards after having 25 yards rushing or fewer in the
previous five games. Jones-Drew finished with 70 yards rushing after combining
for just 62 in the last two losses.
The Jaguars (4-5) snapped a two-game losing streak, including a setback to
winless Cincinnati last week when they ran for just 68 yards.
The Lions (0-9) are off to their worst start since losing their first 12 games
in 2001 and they might have what it takes to be the NFL’s first 0-16 team...more
Scoring Summary
JAC - DET
1st Quarter
12:37
JAC
FG
Josh Scobee kicked a 34-yard field goal
3 - 0
3:33
DET
TD
Drew Stanton passed to John Owens to the right for 1
yard gain (Jason Hanson made PAT)
3 - 7
2nd Quarter
14:15
JAC
TD
Maurice Jones-Drew rushed to the left for 6 yard gain
(Josh Scobee made PAT)
10 - 7
8:03
JAC
TD
Maurice Jones-Drew rushed up the middle for 1 yard gain
(Josh Scobee made PAT)
17 - 7
0:39
JAC
TD
Maurice Jones-Drew rushed to the right for 8 yard gain
(Josh Scobee made PAT)
24 - 7
3rd Quarter
5:40
JAC
TD
David Garrard passed to Jerry Porter to the left for 7
yard gain (Josh Scobee made PAT)
31 - 7
4th Quarter
14:56
JAC
TD
David Garrard passed to Troy Williamson to the left for
10 yard gain (Josh Scobee made PAT)
38 - 7
6:02
DET
TD
Kevin Smith rushed to the right for 1 yard gain (Jason
Hanson made PAT)
38 - 14
Team Statistics
JAC
DET
First Downs
24
12
Passing
12
7
Rushing
11
5
Penalty
1
0
Third Down Efficiency
5-10
4-13
Fourth Down Efficiency
1-1
1-2
TOTAL NET YARDS
384
256
Total Plays
61
52
Average Gain Per Play
6.3
4.9
NET YARDS RUSHING
157
103
Rushes
33
27
Average Per Rush
4.8
3.8
NET YARDS PASSING
227
153
Completions-Attempts
18-27
11-18
Yards Per Pass Play
8.1
6.1
Times Sacked
1
7
Yards Lost to Sacks
11
45
Had Intercepted
0
1
PUNTS
2
4
Average Punt
38.5
45.3
PENALTIES
5
6
Penalty Yards
33
46
FUMBLES
0
1
Fumbles Lost
0
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
30:59
29:01
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
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Preview:
This stretch of games was
supposed to help the
Jacksonville Jaguars gear up for
a postseason run. Instead,
they're falling further out of
the AFC playoff picture. After
losing to a previously winless
team their last time out, the
Jaguars look to avoid a similar
fate Sunday when they visit the
0-8 Detroit Lions, who might
start recently signed Daunte
Culpepper at quarterback.
Jacksonville (3-5) advanced to
the AFC divisional playoff round
last season, but its postseason
hopes this season are looking
bleak...more
Pick: This could be the week
that Detroit finally
pulls one out, as they succeed in front of the home-town crowd, and surprise an
unprepared Jaguars team. We think it may look that way for a while, but the Jags
pull it out in the end and the Lions cover. Daunte
Culpepper was signed on Tuesday and is taking all the snaps with the first
team. If he has to go, he couldn't possible be as familiar with the playbook,
and the players, to offer much of an offense. A healthy Orlovsky is obviously
the better option, but even if he plays, the Lions will likely fall again Jaguars 24 Lions 20
Video Preview:
The Jaguars look to avoid
another loss to a winless team when they visit the 0-8 Lions, who might start
recently signed Daunte Culpepper at QB. Charley Casserly and Jason Horowitz have
the preview
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