Jaguars Roar Past Saints on Thursday Night Football, 31-24

Jaguars Roar Past Saints on Thursday Night Football, 31-24 

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-24 on Thursday Night Football in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. The Jaguars were led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, and running back Travis Etienne Jr., who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown.

The Jaguars got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions. Lawrence connected with wide receiver Christian Kirk for a 60-yard touchdown on the game's opening drive, and then ran in a 1-yard touchdown on the Jaguars' next drive.

The Saints responded with a field goal, but the Jaguars extended their lead to 14-3 in the second quarter on a 17-yard touchdown run by Etienne Jr.

The Saints scored touchdowns on their next two possessions to tie the game at 14-14 at halftime. But the Jaguars came out of halftime strong, scoring a touchdown on their first drive of the third quarter on a 4-yard pass from Lawrence to wide receiver Zay Jones.

The Saints answered with a field goal, but the Jaguars scored 10 unanswered points to take a 31-17 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the game. The Saints scored a touchdown late in the game, but it was too little, too late.

The Jaguars' victory was their third in a row, and it improved their record to 3-4. The Saints fell to 2-5 with the loss.

Highlights:

• Trevor Lawrence threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, including a 60-yard touchdown to Christian Kirk on the game's opening drive.

• Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown.

• Zay Jones caught seven passes for 80 yards and a touchdown.

• The Jaguars' defense sacked Jameis Winston four times and intercepted him once.

What's next?

The Jaguars will travel to London to face the Denver Broncos in Week 8. The Saints will host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8.