The Jacksonville Jaguars are kicking off two weeks of football in London with a game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday morning at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Jaguars (1-4) snapped their losing streak last week thanks to impressive passing performances from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who achieved a career-high in passing yards against the Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville produced three plays of 60 yards or more for only the second time in franchise history.
Facing the Bears (3-2), who dominated the Carolina Panthers last week, the Jaguars hope to build on their recent success. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, also a former No. 1 draft pick, has Jacksonville connections as he trained in the area.
Following a disappointing performance, Jaguars safety Andre Cisco struggled to articulate the team’s lackluster display in their 35-16 loss to Chicago. His reflection echoed the sentiments of many, highlighting the team’s broken confidence and uncertainty about how to turn their fortunes around. The Jaguars’ return to London did not result in the rejuvenation they hoped for, leading to a dismal 1-5 record.
Despite a slow start, the Jaguars’ offense found some life in the second half. After the Bears had taken a commanding 21-3 lead, they responded with an 11-play drive ending in a 21-yard touchdown pass from Lawrence to Gabe Davis, narrowing the gap to 21-10.
But hopes for a comeback quickly faded. The Bears capitalized on a turnover by Lawrence, increasing their lead again. Notably, Chicago’s defense effectively disrupted the Jaguars’ offensive rhythm, leading to missed opportunities and turnovers throughout the game.
The Jaguars struggle continued, as they failed to contain the Bears’ offensive prowess, culminating in a challenging outing in London. Moving forward, the Jaguars have another game scheduled next week against the New England Patriots, aiming to end their downward spiral.