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The New England Patriots visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 27. Kickoff comes at 1 p.m. ET from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. CBS will carry the matchup nationally. Both teams enter the game with plenty of recent momentum. The Patriots reached Super Bowl LX after winning the AFC in 2025. Jacksonville also won its division during the 2025 season. That creates an interesting early-season matchup between two AFC contenders. It also gives both teams another measuring-stick game in September.
Patriots Look to Keep Rolling
New England enters Jacksonville after opening the season against Seattle. The Patriots then hosted Pittsburgh before traveling to Florida. Quarterback Drake Maye enters his third NFL season with plenty of expectations. Maye showed growth during his second season and now leads the Patriots offense. New England also brings a defense that made major strides last season. The Patriots reached the Super Bowl behind a strong overall team performance. However, Jacksonville presents a different challenge on the road. The Jaguars have home-field advantage and plenty of offensive firepower. New England will need to limit explosive plays throughout the afternoon. The Patriots also must protect Maye against Jacksonville’s pass rush.
Jaguars Enter Home Matchup
Jacksonville begins this stretch against some of the AFC’s toughest teams. The Jaguars opened against Cleveland before visiting Denver in Week 2. They then return home for the Patriots matchup. Trevor Lawrence remains the centerpiece of Jacksonville’s offense. The quarterback enters another season with expectations to lead the Jaguars. Jacksonville’s offense found success during its 2025 division-winning campaign. The Jaguars finished 12-5 and won the AFC South. Now, Jacksonville gets a chance to challenge another AFC division champion. The Jaguars also get the benefit of playing at home. That factor could matter against a Patriots team traveling south. Still, Jacksonville cannot afford mistakes against a disciplined New England defense.
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Patriots-Jaguars History
The franchises have played 15 times, including postseason meetings. New England owns a 12-3 advantage in the overall series. The Patriots lead the regular-season series 8-2. They also hold a 4-1 postseason advantage.
Here are the previous meetings:
1996: Patriots 28, Jaguars 25
1997 playoffs: Patriots 20, Jaguars 6
1997: Patriots 26, Jaguars 20
1998 playoffs: Jaguars 25, Patriots 10
2003: Patriots 27, Jaguars 13
2005 playoffs: Patriots 28, Jaguars 3
2006: Patriots 24, Jaguars 21
2007 playoffs: Patriots 31, Jaguars 20
2009: Patriots 35, Jaguars 7
2012: Patriots 23, Jaguars 16
2015: Patriots 51, Jaguars 17
2017 playoffs: Patriots 24, Jaguars 20
2018: Jaguars 31, Patriots 20
2021: Patriots 50, Jaguars 10
2024: Jaguars 32, Patriots 16
The recent history looks different from the overall series. Jacksonville won the last two regular-season meetings. The Jaguars beat New England 31-20 in Jacksonville in 2018. They then defeated the Patriots 32-16 at Wembley Stadium in 2024. That 2024 game marked the most recent matchup between these teams. It also continued Jacksonville’s recent success against New England.
What to Watch
The quarterback matchup will naturally attract plenty of attention. Lawrence and Maye both carry major responsibilities for their offenses. Turnovers could also become a major factor. Both teams have enough talent to capitalize on short fields. The Patriots also must handle Jacksonville’s home crowd. Meanwhile, the Jaguars must avoid giving New England easy opportunities. Special teams could provide another important swing. Field position often becomes critical in closely contested AFC games. This matchup also starts a difficult portion of Jacksonville’s schedule. The Jaguars face the Patriots after consecutive games against AFC opponents.
For New England, this road game provides another early test. The Patriots will want to establish themselves quickly in the AFC. Ultimately, the matchup brings together two teams with recent postseason success. The Patriots carry the edge in the all-time series. The Jaguars carry the momentum from their last two meetings. That history adds another layer to Sunday’s matchup in Jacksonville. With both teams expecting postseason football, every early-season game matters.
About Post Author
Bradley Walker (VP) and Head of our Florida operations for NGSC Sports, bringing extensive experience across collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. His coverage spans USF Athletics, including football, baseball, lacrosse, and softball, as well as University of Tampa baseball.
Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
In addition to his reporting work, Bradley is the play-by-play announcer for Pinellas Park High School Patriots football, lending his voice and insight to Friday night lights.
He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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Bradley Walker
Bradley Walker (VP) and Head of our Florida operations for NGSC Sports, bringing extensive experience across collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. His coverage spans USF Athletics, including football, baseball, lacrosse, and softball, as well as University of Tampa baseball.
Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
In addition to his reporting work, Bradley is the play-by-play announcer for Pinellas Park High School Patriots football, lending his voice and insight to Friday night lights.
He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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