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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 11, 2026 09:49 AM ET

Jaguars open game with minus-23 yard drive

Five-play sequence featured a fumble and delay of game

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Jaguars first drive included Holding penalty Fumble Delay of game Drive ends with 5 plays for -23 yards https://t.co/8 Via @PFF on X

What happened: The Jacksonville Jaguars opened their contest against the Philadelphia Eagles with a five-play possession that lost 23 yards. The sequence included a holding penalty, a fumble, and a delay of game infraction.

Why it matters: The disastrous start immediately put the offense behind schedule in a scoreless, in-progress game. Such execution errors often hand early momentum to the opposing defense.

By the numbers: Jacksonville entered the matchup with a 5-2 record, averaging 23.4 points per game this season. Philadelphia arrived at 2-5, allowing 24.4 points defensively.

What to watch: The Jaguars will need to clean up their pre-snap penalties and ball security on subsequent possessions to establish an offensive rhythm.

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