New England Patriots vs Jacksonville Jaguars Match Player Stats (Oct 20, 2024)

Quick Game Summary

• Final Score: Jaguars 32, Patriots 16
• Date: October 20, 2024 | Kickoff: 9:32 AM EDT (2:32 PM BST) | Location: Wembley Stadium, London
• Top Rusher: Tank Bigsby (118 yards, 2 TDs on 26 carries)
• Top Passer: Drake Maye (276 yards, 2 TDs, 26/37)
• Game Changer: Parker Washington 96-yard punt return TD
• Key Stat: Jacksonville 171 rushing yards vs New England 38

Jacksonville dominated New England 32 to 16 in this Week 7 NFL International Series matchup at Wembley Stadium, erasing a 10 to 0 deficit through physical football. Tank Bigsby rushed 26 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns, filling in for Travis Etienne who was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Drake Maye threw for 276 yards with two touchdowns in his second career start, but the Patriots couldn’t establish any run game and allowed a 96 yard punt return touchdown that broke the contest open. This London game came down to who controlled the line of scrimmage, and the Jaguars won that battle decisively in front of 86,651 fans.

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Week 7 Final Score and Complete Team Statistics

Who Won the Patriots vs Jaguars Game in London?

Jacksonville defeated New England 32 to 16 at Wembley Stadium on October 20, 2024, improving to 2 and 5 while dropping the Patriots to 1 and 6. The Jaguars scored 22 unanswered points in the second quarter and controlled the game’s final three quarters.

Kickoff: 9:32 AM EDT (2:32 PM BST) | Duration: 2:48
Weather: Cloudy, 63°F, 92% humidity, SSW 12 mph wind
Officials: Referee Brad Rogers

Jacksonville ran 59 offensive plays compared to New England’s 54 while controlling possession for over 33 minutes. The Jaguars offensive line allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits on Trevor Lawrence, giving him a clean pocket on every dropback. New England entered Week 7 ranked 22nd against the run and surrendered 171 yards on 4.4 per carry.

Quarterback Performance Breakdown

With a 70.3 percent completion rate, Maye also led New England in rushing with 18 yards on three carries. His two touchdowns came on the opening drive to JaMycal Hasty and a fourth quarter strike to K.J. Osborn.

The rookie demonstrated the dual threat capability that made him the third overall pick, showing poise despite taking two sacks and facing pressure on 10.3 percent of dropbacks according to PFF’s game analysis.

Lawrence operated with zero pressure all game. Completing 75 percent of attempts meant he could pick apart New England’s defense at will. His 58 yard bomb to Brian Thomas Jr. in the second quarter shifted momentum completely. The fifth year quarterback averaged 9.7 yards per attempt compared to Maye’s 7.5, showing what happens when an offensive line dominates.

Rushing Attack Statistics

Bigsby powered through arm tackles for 118 yards, taking over as the lead back with Travis Etienne inactive due to a hamstring injury. The second year back delivered Jacksonville’s most complete rushing performance of the season.

The Jaguars ran the ball 17 consecutive times during one stretch spanning the third and fourth quarters.

Beyond Maye’s scrambles, New England’s rushing attack was nonexistent. Stevenson returned from injury but averaged just 2.6 yards per carry. Jacksonville’s defensive front seven won every key matchup. The Patriots gained 15 yards on 12 designed running plays, making their offense predictable when they fell behind schedule.

Receiving Statistics

Patriots Receiving Leaders

Jaguars Receiving Leaders

With eight catches on nine targets for 92 yards, Henry continues serving as Maye’s most reliable target. His 32 yard reception on third and eight in the fourth quarter came on a perfectly placed seam route, the kind of consistent production that has Henry catching 70.8 percent of his targets through seven games.

Polk’s zero catches on three targets extended his struggles to three consecutive games. Patriots.com reported that multiple passes hit his hands and he slipped while running his two point conversion route. The Washington product has seven receptions on 24 targets this season. Douglas played just 17 snaps after dealing with an illness throughout the game.

Thomas Jr. delivered perfect execution, catching everything thrown his way and finishing five for five with 89 yards and a touchdown. His 58 yard reception came against tight coverage from Christian Gonzalez, with Thomas winning the contested catch downfield. According to Jacksonville’s game report, he’s been the Jaguars’ most consistent offensive weapon through seven weeks.

Defensive Player Statistics

Patriots Defense

Jaguars Defense

New England’s defensive front generated zero sacks and zero quarterback hits on Lawrence across 20 dropbacks. Keion White, who had been the Patriots’ most productive pass rusher through six games, recorded no pressures. The defensive line got blown off consistently in run defense with Jacksonville averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

Dugger’s 11 tackles look impressive until you realize he made them eight to ten yards downfield, cleanup work after Jacksonville’s offensive line had already won at the point of attack. The veteran safety played every defensive snap but couldn’t make impact plays.

After this performance, head coach Jerod Mayo didn’t mince words. “We are a soft football team across the board,” he told reporters according to Patriots.com. “It’s a mentality. It goes back to controlling the line of scrimmage.” Mayo specifically cited three fundamentals: run the ball, stop the run, cover kicks. New England failed at all three in this London matchup, and their first year coach made sure everyone knew it.

Lloyd’s first quarter sack came on a delayed blitz up the middle. Walker closed the game with a devastating fourth quarter sack on fourth and 26, bringing down Maye for a 14 yard loss that ended any realistic comeback hopes. Lloyd and Miller combined for 21 tackles, controlling the middle of the field throughout.

Special Teams Impact

Kicking and Punting

Return Game

Baringer’s 66 yard punt should have pinned Jacksonville deep, but coverage failed to maintain proper lanes. Mayo specifically blamed Baringer for outkicking his coverage, though Dell Pettus missing his assignment as force defender was equally problematic.

Washington fielded the punt at the four yard line, found a crease up the middle, made the first defender miss, then outran everyone for a 96 yard touchdown. Tavai committed a neutral zone infraction on the extra point, moving Jacksonville up for a two point try. Lawrence hit Thomas Jr. for the conversion, making it 22 to 10. That sequence flipped momentum decisively. New England hadn’t allowed a punt return touchdown in nearly a decade.

The special teams breakdown exposed deeper issues across multiple units. Patriots right guard Layden Robinson left in the first quarter with an ankle injury and didn’t return, forcing Sidy Sow into action for 41 snaps. Robinson’s exit created a ripple effect along the offensive line. Sow, who primarily played left guard in practice, shifted to right guard. That forced Mike Onwenu to handle more protection calls, and the communication breakdowns were visible on several third down pressures. This marked the seventh different offensive line combination New England has started through seven games, making it nearly impossible to establish the physical identity Mayo wants.

How the Game Unfolded

First Half: From Control to Chaos

New England’s opening drive consumed 6:28 and covered 68 yards. Maye went six of seven passing and scrambled for 15 yards on third and four. The touchdown came when Maye recognized a blitz pre snap, throwing hot to Hasty in the flat. The running back made two defenders miss before scoring. This marked New England’s first opening drive touchdown since Week 14 of 2023.

The Patriots extended their lead to 10 to 0 on Slye’s 41 yard field goal. They had dominated possession 18:04 to 11:56 through the first quarter and a half.

Then Jacksonville scored 22 unanswered points. Lawrence found Thomas Jr. for a six yard touchdown, then three plays later launched a perfect deep ball to Thomas for 58 yards. Bigsby scored from one yard out, New England went three and out, and Baringer’s 66 yard punt was returned 96 yards for a touchdown by Washington. The two point conversion made it 22 to 10 at halftime.

Second Half: Complete Domination

Jacksonville opened with a 12 play, 67 yard drive that took 5:18, settling for a field goal to go up 25 to 10. The Patriots couldn’t respond, going three and out on five plays. Jacksonville ran the ball 17 consecutive times, a stretch that began late in the third quarter. The Jaguars’ 17 play, 84 yard drive lasted 11:24, the longest by time of possession in the NFL during the 2024 season. They faced fourth and one from the six. Eric Johnson and Raekwon McMillan stuffed Bigsby for no gain.

Maye responded with his best sequence. He hit Henry for 32 yards on third and eight, then Boutte for 33 yards. Two plays later, Maye delivered a seam route to Osborn for a 22 yard touchdown. The two point try failed. New England trailed 25 to 16 with 8:22 left.

Jacksonville kept running. Facing fourth and 26 from the 10, Maye got sacked by Walker for a 14 yard loss. Jacksonville ran out the clock.

Three Critical Sequences

The 96 Yard Punt Return: Up 10 to 7 midway through the second quarter, New England had weathered Jacksonville’s opening surge. Baringer’s 66 yard punt should have been a momentum play. Washington caught it at the four, found a seam, and nobody had the angle. The touchdown and two point conversion turned a three point game into a 12 point deficit instantly.

The 58 Yard Bomb: Second and seven from Jacksonville’s 21 with the Jaguars trailing 10 to 7. Lawrence pump faked to freeze Kyle Dugger, then launched a rainbow to Thomas Jr. Gonzalez ran stride for stride but Thomas won the jump ball for 58 yards. Four plays later, Bigsby scored. That completion triggered Jacksonville’s 22 unanswered points.

The Fourth Quarter Sack: Down nine with two minutes remaining, New England faced fourth and 26 from their own 10. Maye scrambled right to avoid pressure. Walker beat Onwenu cleanly off the edge and dragged down Maye for a 14 yard loss, ending any comeback hopes.

Advanced Metrics and Efficiency

According to the complete box score from Pro Football Reference, Jacksonville generated plus 17.60 expected points added on offense while New England managed plus 3.61. The defensive EPA flipped those numbers: New England’s defense posted minus 17.60 while Jacksonville’s was minus 3.61.

Third down efficiency explains Jacksonville’s control. New England converted 50 percent but Jacksonville faced fewer third downs because they gained yards on early downs. Jacksonville averaged 6.2 yards per play compared to New England’s 5.5. That 0.7 yard gap across 59 plays equals 41 extra yards.

Red zone performance shows an interesting split. New England scored touchdowns on both trips for 100 percent efficiency. Jacksonville reached the red zone five times, scoring on four attempts (three touchdowns, one field goal). The difference was volume. You need sustained drives to reach scoring position.

What Comes Next for Both Teams

New England falls to 1 and 6 with their sixth consecutive loss, matching their longest skid since 1993. They sit last in the AFC East with the conference’s worst record. Mayo called his team soft after the game. Similar issues plagued them in their Week 9 overtime loss to Tennessee where they generated just 110 rushing yards.

Maye continues showing why New England drafted him third overall, but he needs help. The offensive line has started seven different combinations through seven games. The Patriots host Aaron Rodgers and the Jets next Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

Jacksonville improves to 2 and 5 with their second win in three games. They found a formula: physical running, efficient passing, opportunistic defense. Bigsby’s emergence gives them a feature back. Thomas Jr. has justified his first round selection. Their Week 1 performance against Miami demonstrated both potential and inconsistency. They host Green Bay next Sunday at TIAA Bank Stadium.

Final Analysis

This Week 7 NFL International Series game came down to physicality. Jacksonville rushed for 171 yards on 4.4 per carry while holding New England to 38 yards on 2.5 per carry. Parker Washington’s 96 yard punt return touchdown turned a competitive game into a rout. Tank Bigsby’s 118 yards on 26 carries despite missing all week of practice exemplified Jacksonville’s toughness. Even with a promising rookie quarterback throwing for 276 yards, you can’t win without establishing the run and stopping the run. The Patriots and Jaguars statistics from this London matchup demonstrated that lesson in front of 86,651 fans who witnessed Jacksonville’s most complete performance of the season.

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Sources:

• Patriots Official Game Recap
• Patriots Game Observations
• Jaguars Official Game Report
• Pro Football Reference Box Score
• PFF Game Analysis
• ESPN Game Summary