The Jacksonville Jaguars took an early lead against the Carolina Panthers with a 35-yard field goal by Brandon McManus following a sack by Brian Burns. The Jaguars extended their lead with another field goal, leading 9-0 at halftime. The Panthers struggled offensively, with only 33 net yards and zero first downs in the first half. The Jaguars' defense held the Panthers to negative yardage on three of five possessions. The Panthers were shut out for the first time since 2002, finishing with only seven first downs.
Panthers were shut out for the first time since 2002 and finished with seven first downs, tied for the second fewest in franchise history. One more to go.
The Panthers had three first downs on their opening drive. They have zero first downs over their last six possessions. This is awful.
Jaguars up 9-0 on Panthers at halftime. https://t.co/PgyqXs7vcE
A week after scoring 30 against the #Packers defense, the Carolina #Panthers have been shut out in the first half against the #Jaguars. #FireJoeBarry
Panthers had 33 net yards in the first half. They're losing 9-0.
#Jaguars defense has held Carolina to just 33 yards total offense and negative yardage on three of five posssessions. Jax leads 9-0 at half, feels more like 20-0 with this @panthers offense.
Panthers with -2 net passing yards at the half. Feels bad! https://t.co/RcYWzMcz6l
Another field goal in Jacksonville, as the Jaguars take a 9-0 lead on the Panthers.
Third red zone stop. Third Brandon McManus field goal. Jags 9-0 with 2:45 left in the second.
#Jaguars 2nd drive stalls in red zone, settle for 26-yard FG by McManus for 6-0 lead. Beathard done nice job playing clean and steering clear of bad plays. If Jags avoid multiple turnovers, they should win this game.
Impressive opening drive by Beathard, gets stalled on 3rd-down sack by Brian Burns. McManus 35-yd FG gives #Jaguars 3-0 lead, the first time they've led since 28-21 in fourth quarter against @bengals on Dec. 4.
Big sack from Brian Burns. Right after a clutch QB pressure the play before. Comes off the field a bit gimpy, though. That stops the Jaguars' first drive; Jacksonville settles for FG. 3-0, Jaguars lead the Panthers.
Brandon McManus makes a 35-yard field goal following the sack by Burns. Jaguars lead 3-0 to start the game. #Panthers