The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the preseason at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As Liam Coen said on Thursday, “everybody” will see at least some playing time. This includes Trevor Lawrence and Travis Hunter playing both sides of the ball.
Be sure to check back in here throughout the game for the latest updates, highlights, and news.
Steelers win 31-25
Overall, a strong showing in the passing game
It’s been a relatively efficient night for the Jaguars’ passing game. The quarterbacks are a collective 31-of-44 passing for 273 yards with one touchdown. Things were a big more difficult on the ground, with Jacksonville averaging 4.0 yards per carry as a team.
Seth Henigan and LeQuint Allen getting late snaps
Known for his speed, a physical touchdown run from Tuten
Jaguars taking a long look at Bhayshul Tuten in this game
Forced fumble by Danny Striggow
John Wolford the third QB in the game
Steelers QBs have been efficient
The combination of Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson are 23-for-28 passing halfway through the third quarter. The Steelers are, however, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry on the ground.
Touchdown for Trenton Irwin
Irwin, along with Josh Cephus, Eli Pancol, and others, are competing for the final roster spot or two at receiver.
Offensive line configuration update
Cam Little makes a 70 yard field goal
Stats to know at halftime
Josh Cephus leads the team in receiving yards with 25. Tank Bigsby has 24 rushing yards on six carries. Emmanuel Ogbah has four tackles and Dawuane Smoot has a sack.
Punter Logan Cooke with the tackle
Travis Hunter’s night
Hunter finished the night catching both passes that came his way for nine yards. He played 10 snaps on offense and eight on defense. No passes came his way on defense.
Travis Hunter on defense the second possession
Travis Hunter on offense
On that first possession, Hunter lined up in the slot and had three passes come his way, one of which was negated by a penalty. One of the passes was a screen to him and the other two plays were in-breaking routes.
Touchdown drive for the Steelers on their first possession
There was a lot of space for the Steelers’ pass catchers against the Jaguars’ zone-heavy defense.
Trevor Lawrence’s opening drive
Lawrence was 6-for-7 passing for 43 yards. He helped lead a 12-play, 44-yard scoring drive that ended in a field goal from Cam Little.
Liam Coen offense
On the opening drive, we’ve seen screens, a jet sweep to Dyami Brown, the quick game, the ball being spread around, and Trevor Lawrence heavily attacking the middle of the field.
Travis Hunter update
Jaguars starting offensive line
Walker Little is at left tackle, followed by Ezra Clevealnd, Robert Hainsey, Chuma Edoga, with Patrick Mekari out, and Anton Harrison.
Josh Hines-Allen going through warmups
Jaguars’ inactives
According to John Shipley of Jaguars on SI, the following players are inactive. To varying degrees, each of these players have been working through injuries.
S Caleb Ransaw, CB Buster Brown, LB Jalen McLeod, LB Dennis Gardeck, OL Patrick Mekari, OL Cole Van Lanen, TE Johnny Mundt, DL Arik Armstead, DL Maason Smith.
The Jaguars take the field
Travis Hunter warming up on both offense and defense
Travis Hunter arrives
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This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Live Updates, highlights, news from Jaguars vs. Steelers preseason game
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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