The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots 35-6 in a 2026 Week 3 game Sunday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The victory followed Jacksonville’s Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos and came against a New England team that entered as the defending AFC champions. Head coach Liam Coen called it a response to the team’s focus during the week.
“It was a good response,” Coen said. “It was the response we talked about all week, winning the game in all three phases.”
DaVon Hamilton Leads Jacksonville Jaguars Run Defense
DaVon Hamilton led the Jacksonville Jaguars’ run defense with five tackles, a fumble recovery and a sack. New England running backs Treveyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson combined for 45 rushing yards on 15 carries. The Jaguars have not allowed a running back to gain at least 40 yards in a game this season, a streak the source identifies as the longest in team history.
Hamilton recovered a fumble by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and also recorded a sack. He was a major contributor to a Jaguars run defense that consistently forced New England into difficult down-and-distance situations.
“I am just trying to give the glory to God,” Hamilton said. “He has put me in this position. I am just taking advantage of it.”
Ruke Orhorhoro added six tackles and a sack. The Jaguars’ interior defensive line registered two sacks, while Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker did not record a sack.
Travis Hunter Records First NFL Interception
Travis Hunter recorded his first NFL interception on an errant pass from Maye. The play ended a late second-quarter drive in the end zone. Hunter also played more defensive snaps than he did in the Jaguars’ Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos.
Hunter played on offense and defense for Jacksonville against New England. His interception gave the Jaguars another defensive takeaway in the victory.
Jacksonville Converts Five Red-Zone Possessions
The Jaguars scored five touchdowns on five red-zone possessions, with five players scoring touchdowns. The offense also received production from Jakobi Meyers and Brenton Strange, who combined for 10 receptions, 96 yards and a touchdown.
Jacksonville’s running backs combined for 26 carries, 112 yards and two touchdowns. That rushing production complemented the Jaguars’ red-zone execution in the 35-6 victory.
A Complete Week 3 Response
Jacksonville paired its red-zone efficiency with a strong defensive performance against New England. Hamilton led the run defense, Hunter recorded an interception and Orhorhoro contributed interior pressure with six tackles and a sack.
The Jaguars kept the Patriots out of the end zone and finished with a 35-6 victory at EverBank Stadium. The result gave Jacksonville a response after its Week 2 loss to Denver.
FSB Take
Hamilton’s five tackles, fumble recovery and sack made him a central figure in Jacksonville’s defensive performance. The Jaguars held New England’s running backs to 45 yards on 15 carries and extended their streak of not allowing a running back to reach 40 yards in a game this season.
Jacksonville also scored touchdowns on all five of its red-zone possessions. The Jaguars’ 112 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns helped complete a 35-6 Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots.
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