The Jacksonville Jaguars walked into their Week 11 contest vs. the Detroit Lions with their fair share of bumps and bruises.
Missing starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence due to a left shoulder injury, along with breakout second-year running back Tank Bigsby due to an ankle injury, there was not much local or national pre-game optimism for the 2-8 Jaguars against the 8-1 Detroit Lions.
On top of all of this, the Jaguars also came into Week 11 with plenty of questions surrounding head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke. NFL insider Josina Anderson said this week there could be potential changes coming during the bye week if the Jaguars were to lose in big fashion, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said similar before kickoff.
From @NFLGameDay: A regime change could be coming for the #Jaguars, while the #Chiefs are anticipating a quick return for standout RB Isiah Pacheco. pic.twitter.com/CwIH0vWHyP
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 17, 2024
The Jaguars did have some good news come out of the game’s opening drive despite the feeling of a shoe being ready to drop by kickoff. Key conversions from Mac Jones, Evan Engram and Brenton Strange led to Cam Little tying the franchise record with a 59-yard field goal.
breaking news: Jags lead Lions 3-0…Cam Little 59 yard FG!
— Dan Hicken (@DanHicken) November 17, 2024
Cam Little’s 59-yard FG ties the #Jaguars Franchise Record. (Josh Scobee, Josh Lambo)
pic.twitter.com/BiOhi2fevk— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) November 17, 2024
. @cameronglittle made a 59-yard field goal on the Jaguars’ opening drive, tied with K Josh Lambo (11/8/20) and K Josh Scobee (10/3/10) for the longest field goal in franchise history.
— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 17, 2024
That is when things started to pick up for the Lions. David Montgomery scored from two yards out to give the Lions a 7-3 lead, with the Jaguars’ defense failing to offer any real resistance. Then the Lions put together a 93-yard scoring drive, this one capped off by a Jahmyr Gibbs touchdown to take a 14-3 lead.
Lions have a 3rd and 3 – and it looks like they are playing catch in the backyard. Yeah, you can design a play.
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 17, 2024
(Did anyone see JHA on-field on that drive at all?)
At the very least: a TON of Armstead on the Edge, opposite Travon #Jaguars | #DUUUVAL
— Mia O’Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) November 17, 2024
To make matters worse for the Jaguars, they started to see the injuries pile up on defense. Cornerback Tyson Campbell, who missed most of the first half of the season with a hamstring injury, left the game with a shoulder injury after the Lions’ second touchdown drive.
CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder) questionable to return. #Jaguars
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) November 17, 2024
The Lions continued to pour it on, picking up over 300 yards of offense in the first half and getting out to a 28-3 lead after an Amon-Ra St. Brown touchdown.
#Lions run plays so far this quarter
-goff for 3 (first down)
-gibbs for 23 (first down)
-gibbs for 3
-gibbs for 1 (touchdown)
-monty for 11 (first down)
-monty for 8
-monty for 5 (first down)
-goff for 5 (first down)
-monty for 6 (touchdown)— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 17, 2024
The Lions defense is good, so that’s certainly a factor, but the Jaguars offense is almost non-functional right now. It should end, once and for all, the “Trevor Lawrence is the problem” criticisms.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) November 17, 2024
I’ve seen some really embarrassing Jaguars games. Buffalo and this one are near the top this season.
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 17, 2024
Ryan Nielsen with one of the worst jobs in Jaguars history… and you have to get in line… Detroit has 306 yards in the first half on 34 plays.
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 17, 2024
With the Jaguars trailing 28-3, the pre-game chatter about jobs potentially being on the line only seemed to grow and grow at the half.
I’m pretty positive this is Doug Pederson’s last game coaching the #Jaguars.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) November 17, 2024
Doug Pederson watching the Lions run hook-and-ladders on him knowing he is likely fired after this game is brutalpic.twitter.com/0BABiEoCEM
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) November 17, 2024
doug pederson already has a one-way to thailand booked out of detroit
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) November 17, 2024
At halftime: #Lions 28, #Jaguars 6. https://t.co/0j7PkbTbIl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 17, 2024
September 2013, third game of Gus Era (basically expansion team) at Seattle
First half: Seahawks 24-0, outgained #Jaguars 275-52Today, third year of Doug Era (Shad’s “best team”)
First half so far: Lions 28-3, outgaining Jags 306-57Blow it all up. Tomorrow.
— Ryan O’Halloran (@ryanohalloran) November 17, 2024
With all the focus on Doug Pederson, it is worth noting that when this beatdown in Detroit is over, Trent Baalke will be 30-64 over his last six seasons as a general manager, with just one playoff appearance.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 17, 2024
The Lions have 5 touchdowns and 3 incomplete passes.
Jared Goff: 15-of-18, 274 yards, 2 TDs, 155.8 rating. https://t.co/lkVVrlI3De
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 17, 2024
It would be ownership malpractice to let this continue in any way, shape or form https://t.co/CqpqQd0ESx
— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) November 17, 2024
Ultimately, the Lions were able to drum the Jaguars in a blowout 52-6 win, leading to Jaguars fans wondering what is next for Doug Pederson and whether they will get a chance to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Can the #Jaguars hire Ben Johnson after the game? Asking for a friend. #DUUUVAL #Jaguars https://t.co/SiwOkxPmZG
— Paul Martin (@p_mar93) November 17, 2024
Ben Johnson heard there might be another job opening up pic.twitter.com/7BrR3ZcId3
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 17, 2024
Bring Ben Johnson to Jacksonville
— Hacker (@RyanGreen1010XL) November 17, 2024
With today’s loss the Jaguars are now 62-143 since the start of the 2012 season. They have lost 69.7% of their last 205 regular season games
— Hacker (@RyanGreen1010XL) November 17, 2024
The 2-9 Jaguars will now go into a Week 12 bye week, with plenty of questions surrounding the futures of the coaching staff and the front office after one of the worst losses of the season. Make sure to stay tuned to Jaguars On SI for all updates and breaking news on where the Jaguars go from here.
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