Yardbarker
x
Jaguars made unique history in comeback win over Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars made unique NFL history in division-clinching comeback win over Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars accomplished the impossible on Saturday, going from worst to first after defeating the Tennessee Titans, 20-16, to clinch the AFC South title with a 9-8 record. 

Jacksonville pulled off the feat with a come-from-behind effort fit for the NFL record books. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the Jaguars are the first team since the 2000 Carolina Panthers to pull off a fourth-quarter comeback without registering a first down in the final stanza. 

Trailing the Titans 16-10 after three quarters, the Jaguars outscored Tennessee 10-0 in the fourth, with all of its points coming off of turnovers. 

With 53 seconds left in the third quarter, Jaguars' Tyson Campbell intercepted Titans' quarterback Joshua Dobbs, leading to a Riley Patterson 36-yard field goal four plays later, only 11 seconds into the fourth. 

Four possession later, the Jags' defense came up big yet again. This time, Rayshawn Jenkins strip-sacked Dobbs, and Josh Allen recovered the fumble, rumbling 37 yards for a scoop and score touchdown to give Jacksonville its first lead of the game with 2:51 remaining. 

The Jaguars head back to the postseason for the first time since 2017 when they finished 10-6 and won the AFC South. 

Per ESPN Stats and Info, the Jaguars are only the second team in NFL history to start 3-7 and still qualify for the postseason, joining the 2020 Washington Commanders.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

+

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.