Jaguars build home streak
Jacksonville is 10-1 in two seasons at EverBank Stadium while undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
The Jacksonville Jaguars possess a home-field advantage they have not held in years. The team is 5-2 on the season and has won seven consecutive regular-season games at EverBank Stadium. They have outscored opponents 271-75 during that run. The last time the franchise won more than 10 home games over a two-year span was during the 2006-07 seasons under coach Jack Del Rio.
Jacksonville has barely been challenged in its final three home contests. The team beat Cleveland 34-10 in the season opener. It routed New England 35-6 two weeks later. On Sunday, it dominated Indianapolis 42-7. The loss in this two-year stretch occurred against Seattle, the eventual 2025 Super Bowl champion.
The stadium is currently undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation. Capacity dropped to 42,500 this season from slightly more than 60,000 last year. The Jaguars also played two regular-season games in London, limiting them to six home dates in Jacksonville. Coach Liam Coen said the players understand they have limited opportunities in the stadium and want to take advantage of them.
The team faces a road-heavy schedule. It plays Baltimore on Thursday night. Seven of its final 10 games are away from home. This could make extending the home streak key to playoff chances. The Jaguars rank 31st in the league with an average punt return of 3.5 yards. They used Travis Hunter and Josh Cameron as returners against the Colts.
Offensive production remains strong. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence noted the season is young and the team must keep getting better. The Jaguars converted six of 12 third downs against Indianapolis. That raises their season total to 48.2%, ranking third in the league. If it holds, it would be the highest conversion rate in the team's 32-year history.
Bhayshul Tuten ran for a career-high 104 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 55 yards and a score. Rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher has touchdown catches in back-to-back games. Brian Thomas Jr. caught a touchdown two weeks after being benched. Parker Washington did not score in consecutive games for the first time this season.
Three starters besides DaVon Hamilton are injured. Safety Eric Murray has a left elbow injury. Defensive end Travon Walker has right-side rib issues. Right guard Ezra Cleveland has a right ankle injury. Safety Antonio Johnson also missed the game with an ankle problem. The Jaguars could look for a nose tackle after losing Hamilton to a season-ending injury.
