The Jacksonville Jaguars closed the 2025 regular season with one of the biggest wins in team history. On January 4, 2026, they beat the Tennessee Titans 41-7 at EverBank Stadium. The win gave Jacksonville the AFC South title and set up a home playoff game the following week. <cite index=”8-1″>This victory clinched the Jaguars’ third division title in nine years and marked their third sweep of the Titans in four seasons.</cite>
This game was not just a win. It was also a record-breaking day for a few players. Below, we break down every important stat from the match, so you can see exactly how the Jaguars took control and why this game will be remembered for years.
Game Summary: How the Jaguars Took Control
The game started evenly. Tennessee scored first on their opening drive, and the score was tied 7-7 early on. But after that, everything changed. <cite index=”9-1″>Tennessee never scored again after that first drive, and the Jaguars took over the rest of the game.</cite> <cite index=”9-2″>The 41-7 final score turned out to be the widest margin of victory in the entire history between these two teams.</cite>
A big moment came in the second quarter. Titans backup quarterback Brandon Allen threw a pass over the middle that Jacksonville safety Antonio Johnson picked off. <cite index=”9-1″>Johnson ran the interception back 58 yards for a touchdown, which pushed Jacksonville’s lead to 21-7.</cite> That play basically ended any chance of a Titans comeback.
There was also an injury scare for Tennessee early in the game. <cite index=”5-2″>Starting quarterback Cam Ward scored on Tennessee’s opening drive but then left the game with a right shoulder injury and did not return.</cite> Backup Brandon Allen played the rest of the game for the Titans.
Trevor Lawrence: A Record-Breaking Day
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had one of the best games of his career, and the timing could not have been better. <cite index=”5-1″>Lawrence completed 22 of his 30 pass attempts for 255 yards, throwing three touchdown passes.</cite> Those touchdowns went to three different players: Brenton Strange, Parker Washington, and Quintin Morris.
Lawrence played most of the game but was pulled in the fourth quarter once Jacksonville’s lead was safe. <cite index=”8-3″>By the end of the regular season, Lawrence had 38 total touchdowns, made up of 29 through the air and nine on the ground, which broke the single-season franchise record.</cite> That old record belonged to former Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who had 37 total touchdowns back in 2015.
Lawrence’s big day also moved him up the franchise record books. <cite index=”8-2″>He passed Blake Bortles for second place on the team’s all-time passing yards list, trailing only Mark Brunell.</cite> It’s clear this game meant a lot to Lawrence personally, and his teammates even gave him a fun gift afterward to celebrate the moment.
Running Backs: A Quiet Day on the Ground
Neither team had a huge day running the ball, since both offenses leaned more on passing plays.
For Tennessee, <cite index=”9-1″>Tony Pollard led all rushers in the game with 48 yards on 14 carries.</cite> For Jacksonville, <cite index=”9-1″>Travis Etienne Jr. was the top rusher with 32 yards, also on 14 carries.</cite> The numbers were close between the two running backs, but Jacksonville’s passing game did most of the damage on offense.
Wide Receivers: Parker Washington Shines
The receiving stats told a clear story about who controlled this game.
<cite index=”9-1″>Parker Washington was the top receiver on either team, catching five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown.</cite> He was Lawrence’s favorite target on a day when the Jaguars offense was clicking on all levels.
On the Tennessee side, <cite index=”9-1″>Elic Ayomanor led all Titans receivers with 50 yards on three catches.</cite> It was a solid game for Ayomanor, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Jacksonville’s offense.
Special Teams: A Historic Kicking Performance
One of the most memorable parts of this game came from the kicking game, not the offense or defense.
Jaguars kicker Cam Little made two field goals in the game. <cite index=”9-1″>He hit a 67-yard field goal on the final play of the first half and added a 52-yarder in the third quarter, going 2 for 2 on the day.</cite> That 67-yard kick was extra special because of what it meant for the record books.
<cite index=”1-1″>Little’s 67-yard field goal gave him the two longest field goals in NFL history, both made in the same season.</cite> <cite index=”1-1″>He had already set the record with a 68-yard kick against the Las Vegas Raiders back in early November.</cite> Making history twice in one season is an amazing achievement for any kicker, and it’s a big reason why this game stands out.
Defense: Antonio Johnson’s Big Moment
While Lawrence and Little grabbed a lot of attention, the Jaguars defense also had a standout performance, led by safety Antonio Johnson.
Johnson’s 58-yard pick-six in the second quarter was the turning point of the game. <cite index=”5-2″>It was Jacksonville’s 22nd interception of the season, which set a new franchise record, breaking the mark the team had set back in 2017.</cite> That defensive touchdown put the Titans in a hole they never climbed out of.
Why This Game Mattered
This was more than just a regular season finale. It carried real weight for both teams.
For Jacksonville, the win locked up the division title and a home playoff game. <cite index=”8-1″>The team finished the regular season 13-4, which was just the second time in the franchise’s 31-year history that they had won more than a dozen games.</cite> <cite index=”9-2″>Jacksonville also became the 10th team in NFL history to win at least nine more games than it had the previous season.</cite> That’s a massive turnaround for a team that had struggled just one year before.
For Tennessee, it was a rough way to end a difficult season. <cite index=”1-1″>Interim head coach Mike McCoy finished his time with the team at 2-9 after taking over in mid-October, following a 1-5 start under former coach Brian Callahan.</cite> The Titans will now look for a new direction going into next season.
As for the Jaguars, their playoff run did not last long. <cite index=”9-2″>Just seven days after this win, Buffalo came to EverBank Stadium and beat the Jaguars 27-24 in the wild-card round, ending Jacksonville’s season.</cite> Still, the win over the Titans remains one of the standout moments of the Jaguars’ season, full of records and big plays that fans will talk about for a long time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Jaguars vs Titans game?
The Jacksonville Jaguars won 41-7 over the Tennessee Titans on January 4, 2026. <cite index=”9-2″>This was the largest margin of victory in the history of games between these two teams.</cite>
Who had the best stats in the game?
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had the standout performance, throwing for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Kicker Cam Little also made history with a 67-yard field goal, and safety Antonio Johnson scored on a 58-yard interception return.
Why did Cam Ward not play the whole game for the Titans?
<cite index=”5-2″>Tennessee’s starting quarterback Cam Ward left the game with a right shoulder injury after scoring on the team’s opening drive.</cite> Backup quarterback Brandon Allen played the rest of the game in his place.
