The Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders delivered one of the most dramatic NFL games of the 2025 season — a high-stakes contest featuring historic kicking, dual-threat quarterback play, a record-setting tight end performance, and an overtime finish settled by inches.
Jacksonville escaped with a 30–29 overtime victory, improving their AFC playoff outlook while handing the Raiders another painful one-score loss. Below is a complete, entities-rich recap with detailed team stats, player stats, and all positional tables, tailored to NFL fans, analysts, and data-focused readers.
Game Overview: Momentum Swings, Historic Moments, and an OT Thriller
This matchup was a showcase of AFC duel intensity:
Trevor Lawrence, while playing through illness, delivered two critical rushing touchdowns.
Geno Smith answered with four passing touchdowns, showing elite poise under pressure.
Brock Bowers produced one of the best tight end performances in NFL history (12 catches, 127 yards, 3 TD).
Cam Little shattered the NFL record by hitting a 68-yard field goal, turning momentum before halftime.
The fourth quarter featured lead changes on every possession, showcasing two offenses at full throttle.
The game ended on DaVon Hamilton’s swatted pass during the Raiders’ 2-point attempt, securing Jacksonville’s win.
Jacksonville Jaguars — Player Stats
Quarterback
Trevor Lawrence
Stat
Value
Completions / Attempts
23 / 34
Passing Yards
220
Passing TDs
0
Interceptions
1
Rushing Attempts
9
Rushing Yards
24
Rushing TDs
2
Sacks Taken
1
Rushing
Player
Attempts
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Travis Etienne Jr.
22
84
3.8
20
0
Bhayshul Tuten
9
29
3.2
11
1
Trevor Lawrence
9
24
2.7
7
2
LeQuint Allen Jr.
1
10
10.0
10
0
Dyami Brown
1
4
4.0
4
0
Receiving
Player
Rec
Yards
Avg
Long
Targets
TD
Parker Washington
8
90
11.3
22
9
0
Brian Thomas Jr.
3
55
18.3
34
5
0
Travis Etienne Jr.
5
31
6.2
16
5
0
Dyami Brown
3
25
8.3
16
7
0
Tim Jones
1
15
15.0
15
1
0
Hunter Long
1
6
6.0
6
3
0
LeQuint Allen Jr.
1
1
1.0
1
1
0
Bhayshul Tuten
1
-3
-3.0
-3
1
0
Defense
Player
Total
Solo
Sacks
TFL
PD
INT
Foyesade Oluokun
11
5
0
1
1
0
Jarrian Jones
9
6
0
0
1
0
Antonio Johnson
7
3
0
0
0
0
Ventrell Miller
7
2
0
0
0
0
Andrew Wingard
6
2
0
0
0
0
Montaric Brown
5
4
0
0
1
1
Josh Hines-Allen
3
1
1.5
1
0
0
Emmanuel Ogbah
3
2
0.5
1
0
0
Kicking
Player
FG
FGA
Long
XP
Points
Cam Little
3
3
68 (NFL Record)
3
12
Punting
Player
Punts
Yards
Avg
Inside 20
Long
Logan Cooke
2
73
36.5
1
41
Kick & Punt Returns
Player
Return Type
Attempts
Yards
Avg
Long
Bhayshul Tuten
Kick
2
55
27.5
30
Austin Trammell
Kick
1
54
54.0
54
Dyami Brown
Kick
2
46
23.0
24
Parker Washington
Punt
1
4
4.0
4
Las Vegas Raiders — Player Stats
Quarterback
Geno Smith
Stat
Value
Completions / Attempts
29 / 39
Passing Yards
284
Passing TDs
4
Interceptions
1
Yards Per Attempt
7.3
Sacks Taken
2
QBR
117.9
Rushing
Player
Attempts
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Ashton Jeanty
13
42
3.2
13
0
Geno Smith
5
9
1.8
4
0
Brock Bowers
1
6
6.0
6
0
Receiving
Player
Rec
Yards
Avg
Long
Targets
TD
Brock Bowers
12
127
10.6
27
13
3
Ashton Jeanty
5
47
9.4
15
5
1
Tre Tucker
3
38
12.7
22
4
0
Michael Mayer
3
26
8.7
12
7
0
Jakobi Meyers
4
23
5.8
7
6
0
Raheem Mostert
1
14
14.0
14
1
0
Ian Thomas
1
9
9.0
9
1
0
Defense
Player
Total
Solo
Sacks
TFL
PD
INT
Devin White
16
8
0
0
0
0
Darien Porter
10
8
0
0
0
0
Isaiah Pola-Mao
9
7
0
0
2
1
Jeremy Chinn
7
4
0
0
0
0
Elandon Roberts
6
4
0
0
0
0
Maxx Crosby
4
3
1
3
1
0
Kicking
Player
FG
FGA
Long
XP
Points
Daniel Carlson
1
1
24
2/3
5
Kick Returns
Player
Returns
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Raheem Mostert
5
202
40.4
54
0
Dylan Laube
1
30
30.0
30
0
Punting
Player
Punts
Yards
Avg
Inside 20
Long
AJ Cole
1
56
56.0
1
56
Team Stats Comparison
Category
Jaguars
Raiders
Total Yards
367
331
Passing Yards
216
274
Rushing Yards
151
57
3rd Down %
9/16
7/10
4th Down %
3/3
0/1
Red Zone Efficiency
3/5
3/4
Time of Possession
42:57
26:47
Total Plays
77
60
Turnovers
1
1
Penalties
9–80
7–55
Game Analysis — Why the Jaguars Won
1. Time of Possession Control
Jacksonville held the ball for 42 minutes, wearing down the Raiders’ front seven.
2. Balanced Offensive Structure
The Jaguars ran 42 times, establishing a physical tempo that opened lanes for Lawrence’s option runs and Etienne’s inside bursts.
3. Defensive Clutch Plays
Montaric Brown’s interception shifted early momentum.
Hamilton’s deflection ended the game.
4. Special Teams Supremacy
Cam Little was the difference-maker and the momentum shifter.
5. Raiders’ Rush Game Disappeared
Only 57 rushing yards meant Las Vegas became predictable.
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