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Jaguars Defeat Eagles 19-17 on Last-Second 57-Yard Field Goal

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Jaguars Defeat Eagles 19-17 on Last-Second 57-Yard Field Goal
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Jacksonville improved to 4-1 after Cam Little converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17.

Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 19-17 victory for the Jacksonville Jaguars over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in London. The game-winning kick followed a 53-yard kickoff return by Ameer Abdullah, who fielded the ball with eight seconds remaining after Philadelphia had taken a 17-16 lead. The Jaguars improved to 4-1, while the Eagles fell to 2-3.

Philadelphia went ahead with eight seconds left on a 48-yard field goal by Jake Elliott. On the subsequent kickoff, the Eagles opted to keep the ball in play rather than forcing a touchback. Abdullah returned the kick to the Eagles' 39-yard line, leaving one second on the clock. Little’s winning kick was snapped by defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, who replaced injured long-snapper Ross Matiscik in the first quarter.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took responsibility for the loss, citing his decision-making in the closing moments. Philadelphia played without starting offensive linemen Lane Johnson, who retired Tuesday, and Cam Jurgens, who was traded to the Ravens on Wednesday. The Eagles were also missing Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith due to hamstring injuries. Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was ejected earlier in the game following an altercation with Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr., who was also disqualified.

Jacksonville overcame 13 penalties for 100 yards to win. This matchup marked the first game in the Super Bowl era to feature two go-ahead field goals in the final 10 seconds of regulation. Before Elliott’s late field goal, the Eagles attempted two passes with under 30 seconds remaining, which stopped the clock and allowed the Jaguars to preserve their final timeout.

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