Jaguars vs Jets Matchup History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently leading the AFC South, and it is a beautiful day in Duval County. It’s a tight race, and the odds are in the Jaguars’ favor, as they prepare to host the New York Jets this upcoming Sunday. The two teams have played each other 18 times, and the series is currently tied 9-9. Let’s all hope the Jags keep the top spot in the South, as we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Series results

The good

Week 5 at Alltel Stadium on October 8, 2006
Final score: Jets 0 – Jaguars 41
Attendance: 66,604

A shutout and Boselli’s number was retired! Jacksonville recorded 19 first downs, 312 total net yards, and a 32:02 time of possession, compared to New York’s 11 first downs, 177 total net yards, and 27:58 time of possession. Maurice Jones-Drew, Fred Taylor, George Wrighster, and Reggie Williams scored touchdowns. Byron Leftwich completed nine out of 20 attempted passes for 140 yards and was sacked once for a loss of nine yards. Taylor led the team with 111 rushing yards, and Williams led with 53 receiving yards. Josh Scobee made the two attempted field goals. Terry Cousin, Brian Williams, and Deon Grant had interceptions. Bobby McCray, Tony Gilbert, Tony McDaniel, Rob Meier, John Henderson, and Montavious Stanley recorded six sacks for a loss of 26 yards. Cousin led the team with six combined tackles.

The bad

AFC Divisional at Giants Stadium on January 10, 1999
Final score: Jaguars 24 – Jets 34
Attendance: 78,817

The Jaguars recorded 14 first downs, 251 total net yards, and a 20:44 time of possession, compared to the Jets’ 29 first downs, 429 total net yards, and 39:16 time of possession. Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell scored touchdowns. Mark Brunell completed 12 out of 31 attempted passes for 156 yards. Fred Taylor led the team with 86 rushing yards, and Jimmy Smith led with 104 receiving yards. Mike Hollis made the attempted field goal. Donovin Darius had a one-yard interception. Kevin Hardy and Eric Curry registered sacks on Vinny Testaverde for a loss of six yards

The ugly

Week 2 at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2011
Final score: Jaguars 3 – Jets 32
Attendance: 78,834

The Jags recorded 11 first downs, 203 total net yards, and a 26:37 time of possession, compared to the Jets’ 15 first downs, 283 total net yards, and 33:23 time of possession. Josh Scobee scored the team’s only points during the first quarter with a 55-yard field goal. Luke McCown completed six out of 19 attempted passes for 59 yards, had four interceptions, and was sacked once for a loss of ten yards. After seeing McCown for the majority of the game, Blaine Gabbert made an appearance and completed five out of six attempted passes for 52 yards and was sacked once for a loss of ten yards. MJD led the team with 88 rushing yards, and Mike Thomas led with 29 receiving yards. Rashean Mathis and William Middleton had interceptions. Matt Roth recorded a sack on Mark Sanchez, and Paul Posluszny led the team with eight combined tackles.

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