Trevor Lawrence Throws Three Touchdowns as Jaguars Rout Patriots 35-6 in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars routed the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday at EverBank Stadium, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and the defense forced three turnovers by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. The win moved Jacksonville to 2-1 on the season and gave Northeast Florida fans an emphatic bounce-back performance one week after the offense had its worst outing in nearly a year.

The Jaguars never trailed. They turned New England's mistakes into points, controlled the line of scrimmage and pulled Lawrence before the final whistle for the second time in three games, according to game reports. It was the kind of complete performance that head coach Liam Coen's team has made a habit of since he arrived in Jacksonville.

How the Jaguars took control

The turning point came in the second quarter. Maye lost a fumble that set up the Jaguars' first touchdown, according to game reports, and from that point Jacksonville steadily pulled away from a Patriots team that could not protect the football.

Lawrence spread his scoring throws among three receivers. He connected with Josh Cameron on a 12-yard touchdown, with Jakobi Meyers from 10 yards out and with Parker Washington on a 17-yard score, according to the team's game report. Washington's touchdown was one of the highlights of the afternoon: a fingertip catch in the end zone that drew one of the loudest cheers of the day from the home crowd.

Lawrence finished 19 of 29 for 182 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, according to game statistics. The numbers were efficient rather than eye-popping, which fit the flow of a game in which Jacksonville's running game and defense did much of the heavy lifting.

Running back Chris Rodriguez added a short touchdown run after one of the Jaguars' interceptions, according to game reports. The balance between a physical ground game and Lawrence's timely throws allowed Jacksonville to build its lead without taking unnecessary risks.

Defense feasts on Drake Maye

The Jaguars' defense was the story of the day. Maye completed 14 of 25 passes for 199 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, according to the Associated Press, and he also lost the second-quarter fumble that opened the scoring for Jacksonville.

One of the interceptions belonged to Travis Hunter, the two-way star Jacksonville selected with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter picked off a pass in the end zone to snuff out a New England scoring chance, according to game reports, a play that underlined the value of his coverage skills in the Jaguars' secondary.

Maye's second interception was returned to the New England 5-yard line, and Rodriguez scored one play later, according to game reports. The sequence summed up the afternoon for the Patriots: every time they threatened to make a game of it, a mistake handed the Jaguars another short field.

New England was held to six points. For a Patriots team led by head coach Mike Vrabel and a young quarterback who carries high expectations, the performance dropped New England to 1-2 and left the visitors with plenty to correct.

By the numbers

• Final score: Jaguars 35, Patriots 6, at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27
• Trevor Lawrence: 19 of 29, 182 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions
• Touchdown receptions: Josh Cameron (12 yards), Jakobi Meyers (10 yards), Parker Washington (17 yards)
• Drake Maye: 14 of 25, 199 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions, one lost fumble
• Records after the game: Jaguars 2-1, Patriots 1-2

Those figures tell the story of a lopsided afternoon. Jacksonville did not need a huge passing total because it won the turnover battle decisively and turned New England's miscues into touchdowns rather than field goals.

Travis Hunter's growing impact

Hunter's end zone interception was another reminder of why Jacksonville made an aggressive move to draft him. The Jaguars traded up with the Cleveland Browns to select him second overall in April 2025, betting that the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner from Colorado could contribute on both sides of the ball.

His ability to line up at receiver and cornerback has made him one of the most closely watched players in the league. On Sunday, it was his defensive instincts that stood out, as he read the play and took the ball away in the most valuable spot on the field.

For Jaguars fans, plays like that are what make Hunter a unique asset. Few players in the modern NFL are asked to handle responsibilities in the secondary while also being a part of the passing game, and his takeaway helped keep New England off the scoreboard at a critical moment.

A tough day for Maye and the Patriots

Maye, whom New England drafted third overall in 2024, has shouldered heavy expectations as the Patriots try to return to contention under Vrabel, who took over as head coach in 2025. Against Jacksonville, the young quarterback struggled to protect the ball against a defense that was quick to pounce on mistakes.

The three turnovers were the difference in the game. Each one either ended a Patriots possession in scoring range or handed the Jaguars prime field position, and New England never found a way to string together the long drives it needed to stay close.

The Patriots also struggled to establish any consistent rhythm on offense, and the Jaguars' pass rush and coverage units combined to keep New England out of the end zone for the entire afternoon.

A needed response after a rough Week 2

The Jaguars entered the game looking for a response. Their previous outing had been their worst offensive performance in nearly a year, according to game coverage, and a loss to the Patriots would have dropped Jacksonville below .500 heading into October.

Instead, the offense looked sharp and the defense suffocated New England. The Jaguars were also able to rest Lawrence late, an important consideration for a team with a long season ahead and an international trip on the calendar.

The win carried historical weight for Coen. He became the first NFL head coach to win 15 of his first 20 games since Green Bay's Matt LaFleur in 2020, according to reports. That record reflects the turnaround Coen has engineered since Jacksonville hired him in early 2025 after his stint as offensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Coen's background with the Buccaneers gives the win an extra Florida connection. He was part of Tampa Bay's staff before taking over in Jacksonville, and his success with the Jaguars stands in sharp contrast to the 0-3 start his former team is enduring this fall.

What it means for Lawrence

For Lawrence, Sunday's game was a reminder of what he can do when the offense is humming. The former Clemson star has been the face of the franchise since Jacksonville drafted him first overall in 2021, and his efficiency against New England was exactly what the team needed after a difficult week.

Lawrence's three touchdown passes came without a turnover, and the spread of targets showed the depth of the Jaguars' receiving group. Meyers, Washington and Cameron each found the end zone, giving defensive coordinators around the league more to think about when they game plan against Jacksonville.

Several analysts noted that Lawrence has now had strong results against defenses coached by Vrabel. That history will not carry over automatically to future matchups, but it adds to the growing sense that the Jaguars' offense has found an identity under Coen.

Why the win matters in Northeast Florida

A 2-1 start keeps Jacksonville firmly in the mix in the AFC South. After years of inconsistency, the franchise has reestablished itself as a contender under Coen, and each win like Sunday's reinforces that reputation both locally and nationally.

EverBank Stadium is in the middle of a major renovation that the team and the City of Jacksonville agreed to in 2024, and the Jaguars' on-field success helps sustain the momentum behind that long-term investment in the downtown stadium district. Strong attendance and energy on game days also benefit restaurants, bars and hotels near the stadium and along the St. Johns River.

The rout also offered some relief to Florida football fans on a mixed weekend. The Miami Dolphins lost 24-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buccaneers fell to 0-3 with a loss to Minnesota, leaving the Jaguars as the only one of the state's three NFL teams to win in Week 3.

A demanding October ahead

The schedule does not get easier. Jacksonville travels to Cincinnati to face the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m., according to the NFL schedule. It is the second straight year the Bengals have hosted the Jaguars in Week 4.

The following week, the Jaguars head overseas. Jacksonville faces the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 11, with a 9:30 a.m. Eastern kickoff on NFL Network, according to the league and team announcements. London has become something of a second home for the franchise, which has played regularly in the United Kingdom for more than a decade.

Back-to-back road trips, including an international flight, will test the Jaguars' depth and conditioning. That is one reason the chance to rest Lawrence and other starters late in Sunday's blowout carried real value.

What's next

The Jaguars will return to practice this week to prepare for the Bengals in Cincinnati on Oct. 4. Coen and his staff will look to build on the takeaway-driven defense and the balanced offense that overwhelmed New England.

The London game against the Eagles on Oct. 11 follows, giving Jacksonville a chance to measure itself against a perennial NFC contender in front of an international audience.

The Florida Press will have continued coverage of the Jaguars, Dolphins and Buccaneers throughout the 2026 NFL season.