Tank Bigsby ran for 118 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Parker Washington returned a punt 96 yards for a touchdown in Jacksonville’s 32-16 comeback victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
Rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. caught a touchdown pass as the Jaguars (2-5) came back from an early 10-0 deficit.
In his second start, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye led one scoring drive in the fourth quarter but couldn’t create another, leading to New England’s (1-6) sixth consecutive loss.
Bigsby scored on a 4-yard run after the Patriots turned the ball over on downs just after the two-minute warning.
This win should help relieve some pressure from Jaguars coach Doug Pederson. The Jaguars scored on four straight possessions after falling behind early.
Thomas caught a 6-yard touchdown pass on third-and-goal to get the Jaguars on the scoreboard. He also set up Jacksonville’s go-ahead score by catching a 58-yard pass to the New England 21-yard line.
Just four plays later, Bigsby’s 1-yard run gave the Jaguars a 14-10 lead.
Washington’s record-setting 96-yard punt return for a touchdown increased the lead to 22-10. Lawrence passed to Thomas for the 2-point conversion after the Patriots were offside on the extra point attempt.
Lawrence completed 15 of 20 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown, while Thomas had five catches for 89 yards.
