3. THE. The Jaguars took control of the game’s momentum with two memorable plays from two athletic players. First, linebacker Devin Lloyd – playing at his highest level of four NFL seasons – corralled a carom off the hands of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey for his second interception of the season, a play that gave the Jaguars possession with a 7-3 lead at their 11-yard line with 13:02 remaining in the second quarter. “It was one of those plays where you have to keep running,” said Lloyd, who added a second interception in the second half and who now has three for the season. “Fortunately, that was on our side and I was able to get the tip.” The Jaguars used 13 plays and 8:01 to drive 89 yards, with Lawrence’s 4-yard pass to Long extending the lead to 14-3 with 5:01 remaining in the first half. The drive’s key play: A leaping, 28-yard reception by rookie wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter, with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft making a spectacular reception to turn third-and-15 from the Jaguars 6 into a first down at the Jaguars 34. “It was a great catch by Travis,” Lawrence said.
