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Jacksonville Jaguars struggle to protect Trevor Lawrence, fall to Seattle Seahawks, 20-12
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The Jacksonville Jaguars entered Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a lot of momentum.
Coming off a Monday Night Football win over the Kansas City Chiefs , the Jaguars couldn't get it done against Seattle, falling 20-12 .
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Jacksonville (4-2) couldn't overcome a slew of problems on both sides of the ball, most notably allowing seven sacks of quarterback Trevor Lawrence . Defensively, the team remained competitive, but gave up two too many explosive plays through the air, giving Seattle (4-2) opportunities to score points.
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Trevor Lawrence shows off grit, toughness despite hectic day
Oct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to throw a pass during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
The Jaguars couldn't get in rhythm all game, but Lawrence didn't appear to be phased by the constant pressure and a lack of plays being made through the air and on the ground.
With about 10 minutes remaining in the game, Jaguars running back Travis Etienne had just 23 rushing yards on 11 carries (2.1 yards per carry). The team couldn't consistently run the ball, and as a result, couldn't stay on the field.
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In the first half, Jacksonville had drives of five or fewer plays on three of seven drives. The team ended drives in Seattle territory on just two occasions. Jacksonville punted four times in the first half, missing a field goal once, and scored a touchdown.
Lawrence showcased a lot of toughness on the team's first drive in the fourth quarter. The team drove 82 net yards on 14 plays to get within eight points, 20-12.
On the drive, Lawrence made at least two elite throws. One was to tight end Hunter Long for 11 yards on fourth-and-five at the end of the third quarter before hitting receiver Tim Patrick for 26 yards and his first touchdown as a Jaguar.
Lawrence finished the game completing 27 of 42 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominates vs. Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the game at EverBank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
The Jaguars struggled mightily to cover Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
With 8:42 remaining in the second quarter, Smith-Njigba welcomed corner Greg Newsome II to Jacksonville by way of a 61-yard touchdown catch that gave Seattle a 10-6 lead.
It was Newsome's first snap of his career with the Jacksonville. Smith-Njigba finished the first half with the most yards between either team on five catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Jacksonville entered this week after dealing former starting corner Tyson Campbell and a draft pick to the Browns for Newsome and a draft pick. Newsome arrived in Jacksonville on Thursday, but practiced just once last week, on Friday.
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Jacksonville's defense wasn't terrible on Sunday, though. With five minutes to go, the team had forced Seattle to punt on numerous occasions throughout the contest. At the time, Seattle was 1 of 10 on third down.
The Seahawks finished 1 of 12 on third down, but gained 346 yards. The majority of that yardage came through the air with 286 by Darnold.
Smith-Njigba finished with eight catches for 162 yards and a score.
Jaguars struggle with blocks, allowing multiple sacks by Seahawks
Oct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to throw a pass during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
The Jaguars didn't give Lawrence much time at all Sunday, allowing 14 quarterback hits and six sacks during the first half against Seattle.
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The Jaguars entered Sunday's game against the Seahawks without starting center Robert Hainsey , who is nursing a hamstring injury and was inactive for the first time this season. Jacksonville started rookie center Jonah Monheim in his place.
By the time the game ended, Lawrence had been hit more than 16 times and sacked seven times.
Jacksonville's seven allowed sacks are the most the team has allowed Lawrence to go down since he was drafted to the team in 2021. Lawrene had been sacked five times on three separate occasions. One came against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, the other two came against the Bills and 49ers in 2023.
Cam Little struggles for the first time this season
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) misses a field goal as punter Logan Cooke (9) holds during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10.
For the first time this season, it wasn't a sure thing that kicker Cam Little could come through for the Jaguars.
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After starting the season making 10 out of 12 field goals and all 13 of his extra points, Little missed the first extra point of his career (both college and pro). Before that, he was 40 of 40 on extra points in the NFL and 129 out of 129 at Arkansas.
Little later missed a 50-yard kick, which turned into a field goal for the Seahawks, putting them up 13-6 heading into halftime.
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars lose to Seahawks as Trevor Lawrence takes 7 sacks
