Jaguars prepare to face Patriots in Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars face the New England Patriots in Week 3 of the NFL season on Sunday. Coming off a loss to the Denver Broncos, the Jaguars are looking to bounce back against the defending AFC champions. Key to their success will be maximizing the impact of Travis Hunter, increasing carries for Bhayshul Tuten, re-establishing their pass rush, winning matchups against Christian Gonzalez, and winning the turnover battle. The game is pivotal for both teams in the evolving season.
- •Jaguars lost to the Broncos last week, looking for a rebound.
- •Travis Hunter needs more playing time to impact both offense and defense.
- •Bhayshul Tuten expected to receive over 20 touches against the Patriots.
- •Jacksonville aims to improve its pass rush after no sacks last week.
- •Winning the turnover battle is crucial for the Jaguars' chances.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Five Keys For a Jaguars’ Victory Over the Patriots
"Jacksonville squares off against the defending AFC champions in Week 3. If the Jaguars are to defeat the New England Patriots, these five keys to the game must be executed.
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