The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered their most complete performance of the 2025 season on Sunday, throttling the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 in front of an electric home crowd at EverBank Stadium. This was more than just a win — it was a statement that the Jaguars are still very much in the AFC playoff picture and capable of controlling games on both sides of the ball.
The tone was set early by Jacksonville’s defense. Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s unit swarmed Justin Herbert from start to finish, limiting the Chargers’ offense to a mere 135 total yards and just eight first downs. Herbert, who had entered the week on a hot streak, was benched late in the third quarter after throwing for only 81 yards with an interception and two sacks.
From Josh Allen collapsing the pocket to Devin Lloyd cleaning up tackles in the second level, the Jaguars’ defense looked disciplined, fast, and hungry. The secondary, led by Andre Cisco and Tyson Campbell, blanketed receivers and eliminated deep shots all afternoon.
This was Jacksonville’s most dominant defensive outing in recent memory — a total dismantling of a high-powered offense.
On offense, the Jaguars rediscovered their physical identity. Travis Etienne led the way with 73 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while rookie Bhayshul Tuten provided a spark off the bench with 74 yards and a score of his own.
Trevor Lawrence played efficient, mistake-free football — completing 14 of 22 passes for 153 yards and adding a rushing touchdown. His poise in the pocket and command of the offense helped the Jaguars dominate time of possession for over 37 minutes, grinding the Chargers’ defense into submission.
The offensive line deserves just as much credit, creating consistent push up front and keeping Lawrence upright throughout the game.
This victory couldn’t have come at a better moment. After an up-and-down start to the season, Jacksonville’s record improves to 6-4, putting them right back in the AFC South race. The win also serves as a confidence boost for a team that had struggled to find rhythm on offense and consistency on defense through the first half of the year.
If this is the version of the Jaguars we’ll see down the stretch — balanced, physical, and aggressive — they’ll be a tough out for anyone in the AFC.
Sunday’s win was about more than numbers — it was about identity. The Jaguars reminded everyone that when they play fast, smart, and physical, they can impose their will on even the most talented opponents.
With a strong rushing attack, a resurgent defense, and a confident Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville looks poised to make a late-season surge. The next few weeks will reveal if this dominant performance was a turning point — or just the beginning of something special.