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Jacksonville Jaguars beat Las Vegas Raiders 30-29 in OT thanks to run game, historic kick
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LAS VEGAS — Who knew Austin Trammell and Tim Joneswould have the most impactful plays in the waning minutes of regulation and the opening kickoff in overtime?
The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) entered Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) needing a win after dropping the last two games.
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They did just that, defeating the Raiders 30-29 .
The team sustained a significant loss this week after standout rookie cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter suffered a right knee injury that will keep him out of action for at least the next four games.
After a 15-yard catch and run by Jones, the Jaguars were set up nicely to kick a game-tying 48-yard field goal, converted by Cam Little .
After a 54-yard kick return by Trammell to open overtime, the Jaguars took advantage, scoring a touchdown to put them on top, 30-23. The Raiders marched down and scored a touchdown with just seconds to play, and went for two, with the Jaguars denying them to win 30-29.
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Both Jones and Trammell have been on the team's practice squad this season. They were called up or signed to the roster this weekend and became the most important players late in the contest.
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Here are our takeaways from Sunday's action.
Jaguars run game gives team brief edge vs. Raiders
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Bhayshul Tuten #33 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
The Jaguars had struggled to muster much in the run game over the last two weeks in losses to the Seahawks and the Rams .
Against the Raiders in Week 9, however, the team appeared to get back on track with two rushing touchdowns, including one by quarterback Trevor Lawrence . Both scores gave Jacksonville the lead. First, the team took a 13-9 lead at the start of the fourth quarter with a 7-yard scamper by Lawrence.
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Later in the fourth, running back Bhayshul Tuten scored from one yard out to give the team a 20-16 lead with 4:06 left on the clock.
At the time, Jacksonville totaled 112 net rushing yards compared to Vegas' 54.
To cap the day, Lawrence scored a 1-yard TD with a vintage reach-ball-over-the-goal-line play.
Jaguars fail to slow down Brock Bowers
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders catches a touchdown over Darnell Savage #6 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter in the game at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
The Jaguars struggled Sunday against Vegas tight end Brock Bowers.
Bowers, who just returned from an injury after three games, caught 12 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns. His final touchdown occurred with just 16 seconds remaining in overtime.
He also had the TD catch late in regulation to briefly give the Raiders a 23-20 lead.
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Jaguars defense records turnover to get team back on track
Just when the Jaguars needed him most, cornerback Montaric Brown came through, recording an interception on Vegas' second play of the second half.
Jacksonville trailed 6-3 at the time, building off the momentum they got with a 68-yard kick made by Little, an NFL record .
Brown's interception marked the first turnover for Jacksonville since Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs . The Jaguars began the season with 14 takeaways through the first five games of the season before their luck dried up.
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The Jaguars turned the interception into a game-tying field goal in the second half. The Jaguars have 10 interceptions, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries this season.
Trevor Lawrence makes baffling decision to stifle Jaguars first-half shot
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gives instructions to his team at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
After taking 10 minutes, 27 seconds off the clock on the team's second drive of the game, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was picked off by Vegas at the two-yard line.
Jacksonville was in a perfect striking position after moving the ball at the tune of 17 plays for 76 yards. A five-yard penalty knocked them back just once near the goal line. Still, the Jaguars had a perfect opportunity to get up early on Vegas.
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Instead, Lawrence attempted to force the ball into receiver Dyami Brown 's hands with a defender draped over him. Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao picked the ball off.
Outside of the team's long first-half drive that netted zero points, the Jaguars mustered just 41 total yards and 21 total net yards due to various penalties.
Jacksonville's offense continued to struggle with the same issues throughout the first half.
Jaguars show lack of discipline vs. Raiders, Walker gets ejected
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
The Jaguars remain undisciplined through eight games.
Besides the team's inability to stay ahead of the sticks due to penalties, the Jaguars had at least two unacceptable penalties, one of which included an ejection.
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Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker threw a punch after a Las Vegas field goal in the third quarter with about six minutes remaining . Walker was quickly ejected, unable to return after accounting for just one tackle on the day.
After taking a 13-9 lead in the fourth quarter, Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller gifted the Raiders 15 yards after being called for unnecessary roughness. The penalty gave Vegas the ball at Jacksonville's 36-yard line, instead of just a seven-yard gain.
The Raiders turned the shortened field into a go-ahead touchdown with 9:38 remaining in the contest. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith got the ball to running back Ashton Jeanty , who took it 15 yards for the score.
Cam Little deserves flowers after making a record-breaking 68-yard field goal
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little watches his 68-yard field goal attempt go through the uprights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas during the Jaguas 30-29 victory over Las Vegas on Nov. 2.
Little redeemed himself Sunday after breaking the NFL record for longest field goal made in NFL history — a 68-yard field goal to get Jacksonville on the board. The Jaguars entered halftime trailing 6-3.
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Little's kick came at a perfect time in his young career. Little had struggled in the last two games after missing two 50-yard attempts over the last two games, and an extra point.
Little also missed an extra point against Seattle , which forced the team to go for two at one point in the contest. Little's continued struggles in London only exacerbated the situation.
Still, Coen remained confident in Little's ability, as did special teams coach Heath Farwell.
Little's 68-yard kick likely earned him plenty of grace moving forward as the team looks to get back on track.
That is especially true after Little hit a game-tying 48-yard field goal with about 20 seconds left in the game, making it a 23-23 ball game before heading into overtime.
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Little made waves in the preseason when he made a 70-yard field goal, which would have been a record had it been in the regular season.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars beat Las Vegas Raiders, 30-29, in overtime
