Panthers lead Jaguars 34-17 in preseason contest on August 21
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Carolina Panthers topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-17 in a preseason game held in Jacksonville on August 21, 2026. The Jaguars struggled offensively and defensively, committing 10 penalties and turning the ball over twice. Jacksonville's depth players, including backup quarterback Nick Mullens, failed to capitalize on opportunities. The Jaguars trailed 20-6 at halftime and could not regain momentum, with rookie Ameer Abdullah standing out as a bright spot. The Jaguars' next preseason outing will provide another chance for depth players to earn spots on the final roster.
- •Game was played at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.
- •Jaguars committed 10 penalties and had two turnovers.
- •Backup QB Nick Mullens struggled to lead the offense.
- •Ameer Abdullah was a key performer for the Jaguars.
- •Jaguars trailed 20-6 at halftime.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Good, bad and ugly from Jaguars preseason game v. Panthers
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers Run Away From Jaguars in Ugly Preseason Performance
"The Jaguars’ roster battles took a step backward Thursday as depth players struggled to capitalize in a sloppy 17-point loss to the Panthers.
"Here is the good, bad and ugly from the Jacksonville Jaguars' preseason performance against the Panthers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:21 AMGood, bad and ugly from Jaguars preseason game v. Panthers
Here is the good, bad and ugly from the Jacksonville Jaguars' preseason performance against the Panthers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:41 AMPanthers Run Away From Jaguars in Ugly Preseason Performance
The Jaguars’ roster battles took a step backward Thursday as depth players struggled to capitalize in a sloppy 17-point loss to the Panthers.
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