Jacksonville’s OT win showcased a ferocious pass rush (six sacks) but four Trevor Lawrence turnovers kept Arizona close. Betting angle: be cautious backing the Jaguars on tight spreads — consider taking Cardinals +3/+4 or the game total under if turnovers persist. For prop bettors, target Jaguars sack lines or individual pass-rush player sack props after this performance, and avoid Lawrence turnover-heavy player bets until he steadies.
Jaguars Survive Overtime in Phoenix, Cover Narrow Spread
Jacksonville escaped with a three-point overtime victory in Week 12, doing just enough to cover a 2.5-point spread and preserving momentum in a tight divisional chase. The final sequence underlined the Jaguars’ identity: a dominant pass rush paired with an offense that repeatedly put the team in precarious positions.
Turnovers Kept the Cardinals in the Game
Trevor Lawrence committed four turnovers that directly resulted in 14 Arizona points, including a strip-sack returned for a defensive touchdown and an interception that set up a 41-yard end-zone drive. Those mistakes masked what otherwise looked like a controlled outing, forcing Jacksonville into clutch situations late and ultimately an overtime finish.
Pass Rush and Defense Took Control
Jacksonville’s pass rush was the story, generating 42 pressures and six sacks on Jacoby Brissett. The defense limited Arizona to 10 points, a 5-of-16 showing on third downs and just 1-of-3 on fourth-down attempts. The unit delivered the decisive stop on 4th-and-4 in overtime, then pressured Brissett on the final snap to seal the win.
Key Plays and Contributors
Despite some big plays from Brissett, Trey McBride and Michael Wilson, the Jaguars’ front forced repeated disruptions. Edge players repeatedly exploited Arizona’s patchwork protection. “That was a tattered offensive line... it was the offensive line that we saw we could take advantage of,” said an outside linebacker after the game, pointing to matchup advantages that Jacksonville exploited.
What This Means for Betting and Upcoming Matchups
The performance reinforces two betting takeaways: Jacksonville’s pass rush makes sack and pressure props attractive, while Lawrence’s turnover rate makes backing the Jaguars on tight spreads riskier. Punters should weigh the risk of continuing offensive miscues when considering moneyline or spread bets; consider taking points for underdogs or targeting defensive/pass-rush props until offensive consistency returns.
Outlook
The Jaguars proved they can win messy road games when the defense dominates, but relying on turnovers and a surging pass rush is not a sustainable blueprint every week. Moving forward, Jacksonville will need cleaner quarterback play to avoid close calls — and bettors should price future lines with that volatility in mind.
Chargers vs. Jaguars Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 11 (Back Los Angeles)
The Jacksonville Jaguars have their defense to thank for their overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12.
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