Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence blow out Chargers. Game rewind, analysis from EverBank Stadium

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Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence blow out Chargers. Game rewind, analysis from EverBank Stadium

Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union · The Florida Times-Union

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 ·

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After the worst blown lead in franchise history, the Jacksonville Jaguars must bounce back rapidly for a less-than-easy assignment against the Los Angeles Chargers . Kickoff is 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at EverBank Stadium.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offense face significant injury challenges, particularly after rookie Travis Hunter underwent season-ending knee surgery . Brian Thomas Jr. returned to practice this week, but numerous injuries continue to plague the team at multiple positions.

The Chargers are firmly in the playoff hunt and strengthened their position by defeating the Steelers last week. Justin Herbert enters the week with the most passes and most completions in the NFL this year, connecting on 240 of 358 attempts.

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After blowing a lead last week, can the Jaguars rebound against the Chargers, the team they stunned with a comeback from 27 points down in the playoffs in January 2023? Follow for updates.

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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence benefited from receivers Jakobi Meyers , Tim Patrick over the middle

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence worked the middle of the field more on Nov. 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers , perhaps because he had two veteran NFL receivers who didn't mind venturing there.

Seventh-year pro Jakobi Meyers led the Jaguars in receiving for the second week in a row with five receptions for 64 yards; and eighth-year pro Tim Patrick added three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 35-6 rout of the Chargers at EverBank Stadium. Here's how they made a difference . --Garry Smits

Jacksonville Jaguars defense responds with 'wow' performance when they needed it most

Their fourth-quarter collapse seven days before was humiliating for the Jacksonville Jaguars ' defense. They had a 19-point lead, couldn't hold it and lost . Needed one stop, couldn't get it and lost.

And then the going was supposed to get really tough. Tough quarterback in the Los Angeles Chargers ' Justin Herbert, tight end in Oronde Gadsden and receivers in Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey .

Instead, it was the Jaguars' defense that became tough to block, gain yards on and score points on.

What a fascinating turnaround we saw on Sunday from the deservedly-maligned Jaguars defense. - -Ryan O'Halloran

Jacksonville Jaguars nearly awarded straight As for their dominant victory over Chargers

Grading the Jacksonville Jaguars' 35-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16 at EverBank Stadium.

Next up: The Jaguars (6-4) will play at Arizona on Nov. 23.

Offense: A: It wasn't overwhelming from a statistical standpoint. The Jaguars didn't have a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had his season low in passing yards with 153 and had an interception. But here are the stats that count: The Jags did not have an offensive penalty, Logan Cooke did not attempt a punt, the Jaguars scored on five of six red-zone possessions and on all four possessions inside the 10; and Lawrence wasn't sacked and was hit only twice. -- Garry Smits

Jacksonville Jaguars blow out Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 to firmly remain in playoff picture

Apparently, a 29-point lead is good enough.

At least it was for Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh when he pulled starting quarterback Justin Herbert for backup Trey Lance in the fourth quarter, down 35-6.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) entered Sunday's game against the Chargers (7-4) with plenty of reason to show up.

The team's demoralizing loss to the Houston Texans last week didn't carry over. They started and ended the game with aggressiveness and speed to get back in the win column . - -Demetrius Harvey

Four Downs: Jacksonville Jaguars' run game pounds Chargers, meaning there are more big games to come

Four questions and answers from the Jacksonville Jaguars ' 35-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 16:

Question: Was it really a tale of two halves for Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence?

Answer: Yes. The first half was really off. Lawrence was 6 of 11 for 67 yards and one interception and he had three significant misses. But leading 14-6 to start the second half, Lawrence turned his game around. - -Ryan O'Halloran

FINAL: Jaguars 35, Chargers 6

The Jaguars wrap up their heaviest win since Dec. 17, 2017, when they pounded the Texans 45-7. It's the fifth-fewest yards allowed in team history (135), and tied for fifth-fewest first downs allowed (eight). --Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten injured early in fourth quarter

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten had already set his NFL best for rushing yards in one game and had his third touchdown of the season.

He was then hurt on a 5-yard carry in the red zone early in the fourth quarter of the Jaguars ' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16 at EverBank Stadium. --Garry Smits

Jaguars score: Travis Etienne sweeps to end zone for 14-yard touchdown

Who saw this coming? It's blowout day at The Bank. Travis Etienne rounds left end and dives for the pylon and this is now a 29-point rout for the Jaguars.

Jaguars 35, Chargers 6, 11:02 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

Interception: Jaguars' Antonio Johnson picks off Justin Herbert

The Chargers' possession did not last long. Justin Herbert looked deep, air-mailed his target and safety Antonio Johnson made the interception for the Jaguars, returning the football inside the Los Angeles 15. Jaguars 28, Chargers 6, 11:15 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

Jaguars score: Trevor Lawrence fires TD pass to Tim Patrick

That's a long drive -- make that a loooooooong drive, 16 plays -- on the road to the end zone. The Jaguars are winning this game up front, with Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten (before an injury in the red zone) pushing Los Angeles back. Trevor Lawrence finished it off with a 1-yard TD pass to Tim Patrick.

Jaguars 28, Chargers 6, 11:38 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

End of third quarter: Jaguars 21, Chargers 6

The Jaguars are dominating this game and knocking on the door yet again. They're controlling the clock as well, and the Chargers took only three snaps in that quarter. - -Clayton Freeman

Jaguars score: Trevor Lawrence runs for 1-yard TD as Jags extend lead

Upset time at The Bank? After another efficient Jaguars drive, including a completion to Jakobi Meyers and a defensive pass interference flag in the end zone, Trevor Lawrence took the QB draw up the middle from 1 yard.

Jaguars 21, Chargers 6, 7:50 3rd. - -Clayton Freeman

Jaguars' Travon Walker suffers knee injury, questionable to return vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher Travon Walker suffered a knee injury and is questionable to return to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Walker limped off the field and was taken to the medical tent for further evaluation. He exited the tent and was listed as questionable to return with a knee injury. --Juston Lewis

HALFTIME: Jaguars 14, Chargers 6; Justin Herbert in medical tent

That's halftime. The Jaguars lead by eight, but the big story late in the half was an injury to Chargers QB Justin Herbert after a crunching hit by Jags lineman B.J. Green. Herbert has since entered the medical tent and his status for the second half is not yet clear. - -Clayton Freeman

Jaguars score: Travis Etienne takes direct snap for 2-yard touchdown

The Jaguars are gashing the Chargers right now on the ground with Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten, with lengthy runs sandwiched around a Johnny Mundt reception to the red zone. Etienne finished the drive with a 2-yard plunge. The Jags lead Los Angeles by eight.

Jaguars 14, Chargers 6, 3:37 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Chargers score: Cameron Dicker adds Los Angeles field goal

The Jaguars are applying more of a pass rush than usual, including the long-awaited franchise-record sack for Josh Hines-Allen . That knocked Justin Herbert back for a 10-yard loss and led to another Cameron Dicker field goal, this one from 46 yards.

Jaguars 7, Chargers 6, 8:15 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Jaguars' Josh Hines-Allen sets franchise record for sacks vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher Josh Hines-Allen has moved into sole ownership of the franchise record for sacks.

Hines-Allen, who entered the game tied with Tony Brackens at 55 career sacks , set the record against the Los Angeles Chargers with a sack of quarterback Justin Herbert in the second quarter. - -Juston Lewis

Interception: Chargers' Donte Jackson picks off Trevor Lawrence

That's a turnover, the first of the game. Trevor Lawrence comes up short on the out route for Tim Patrick and Los Angeles cornerback Donte Jackson is all over it for the interception. The Chargers take over on Jacksonville's side of midfield. Jaguars 7, Chargers 3, 12:50 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome 's return is questionable after ankle injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars can't afford too many more injuries, but a key player got hurt early in their game on Nov. 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers at EverBank Stadium.

Cornerback Greg Newsome came out with an apparent ankle injury after trying to make a tackle on a run by the Chargers' Kimani Vidal . Newsome was blocked by guard Jamaree Sayler and was forced to the ground awkwardly, with his right ankle buckling under him. - -Garry Smits

Jaguars score: Bhayshul Tuten powers into end zone for 5-yard touchdown as quarter ends

Good blocking and a good cut-back to the end zone from rookie Bhayshul Tuten, into the end zone as the first quarter expires. The key play on that drive was a defensive pass interference flag on the Chargers to advance Jacksonville into the red zone.

Jaguars 7, Chargers 3, end of first quarter. --Clayton Freeman

Chargers score: Cameron Dicker booms a 41-yard field goal

Justin Herbert has been causing the Jaguars problems early on with his scrambling, advancing inside the Jacksonville 30. The Jags stood firm there and the Chargers settled for a 41-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker.

Chargers 3, Jaguars 0, 3:31 1st. --Clayton Freeman

Kickoff time at EverBank Stadium for Jaguars and Chargers

Los Angeles receives the opening kickoff and we've got football at The Bank. - -Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 season midseason awards, both the good and the bad

The Jacksonville Jaguars have run 590 official offensive plays, 556 defensive plays and around 175 special teams plays through their first nine games.

What were the best and worst moments? Surprises and disappointments?

Here is my " Jaguars At Basically The Halfway Point Recap ." --Ryan O'Halloran

Chargers at Jaguars Week 11 predictions: Jacksonville needs win to hold playoff spot

The Jaguars have lost 3 of 4, their only win coming in overtime against a dreadful Raiders team.

Meanwhile, the Chargers are, well, charging, having won three games in a row and four of their last five.

If the Jaguars have any hope of keeping a positive season going, they're going to have to find some way to defeat the Chargers. Do any of our experts think they can? Here's what they have to say . - -Tim Walters

Jacksonville Jaguars Week 11 inactives list vs. Los Angeles Chargers includes Brian Thomas Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4) will be without multiple starters Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) after the team ruled four players out ahead of the contest.

Here are today's Jaguars inactives: WR Brian Thomas Jr., CB Jourdan Lewis , RT Anton Harrison , TE Hunter Long , DE Emmanuel Ogbah , RB Cody Schrader . - -Demetrius Harvey

Jaguars' Logan Cooke remembers tackle, good cigar after beating Chargers in NFL playoffs

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke has a variety of memories of a cold January night at EverBank Stadium nearly three years ago, when the Jags staged a comeback as improbable as the way they got to the NFL playoffs in the first place.

Two stick out: Being tackled by a referee and a mother's disapproval.

Fan guide: Jaguars vs. Chargers, Florida Gators hoops, Jacksonville Fair make for busy Sunday

It's the busiest day of the fall in downtown Jacksonville when the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair coincides with a Jacksonville Jaguars home game at EverBank Stadium and the defending national champion Florida Gators basketball team playing Miami at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Now, throw in the ongoing construction for the "Stadium of the Future," and it's going to be a hectic Sunday on Nov. 16 when the fair opens at noon, the Jaguars (5-4) play host to the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) at EverBank Stadium (1 p.m., CBS) and the Gators play the Hurricanes at 8:30 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to do their part by arriving early and having their mobile tickets and parking passes downloaded and ready to scan upon arrival. Here's what fans need to know. --Garry Smits

Jaguars must keep out noise. Here's our boldest predictions vs. Chargers in Week 11

Liam Coen was sitting at home in the summer with his sons, one of whom was a newborn, when he found himself doomscrolling on Twitter.

It's something everyone does, but it can get amplified when you're in the public eye. The highs and lows of being part of a popular organization, especially in sports, can be daunting. The headlines, tweets, posts, comments and a simple "hi, hello" from a neighbor can trigger you.

Coen has never been in the public eye more than he has in the last 11 months as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4). Coming off of one of the more sour losses of the franchise's history, the noise could be deafening entering Sunday's game against Los Angeles. - -Demetrius Harvey

What time does Jaguars vs Chargers start?

Date:Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Where: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida )

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TV:CBS
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Jaguars schedule 2025

Here is Jacksonville's schedule and results. All times Eastern:

Week 1: vs Carolina | W 26-10
Week 2: at Cincinnati | L 31-27
Week 3: vs Houston | W 17-10
Week 4: at San Francisco | W 26-21
Week 5: vs Kansas City | W 31-28
Week 6: vs Seattle | L 20-12
Week 7: vs LA Rams (in London) | L 35-7
Week 8: Bye
Week 9: at Las Vegas | W 30-29 (OT)
Week 10: at Houston | L 36-29
Week 11: vs LA Chargers | 1 p.m. Nov. 16 | CBS | Fubo
Week 12: at Arizona | 4:05 p.m. Nov. 23 | CBS
Week 13: at Tennessee | 1 p.m. Nov. 30 | CBS
Week 14: vs Indianapolis | 1 p.m. Dec. 7 | CBS
Week 15: vs NY Jets | 1 p.m. Dec. 14 | CBS
Week 16: at Denver | 4:05 p.m. Dec. 21 | Fox
Week 17: at Indianapolis | 1 p.m. Dec. 28 | Fox
Week 18: vs Tennessee | TBD
Record: 5-4

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