The Jacksonville Jaguars appeared to be setting themselves up for one last chance at going home with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. Down by five points with a minute remaining, the Jags held the Vikings to a stop on third down within their own 10 yard line. Surely, a punt would follow, likely resulting in great field position for the Jags to work with.
Instead, the Jaguars were flagged for unnecessary roughness, a 15-yard penalty that automatically gave Minnesota a first down. Travon Walker threw a fist toward the pile after the play had been whistled dead.
With a fresh set of downs, Minnesota just kneeled it out and ended the game. The Vikings won, with Jacksonville having no opportunity to offer a final rebuttal.
Here's video of the blunder:
Travon Walker just threw a punch after the Jaguars stopped the Vikings on third down.
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) November 10, 2024
Jacksonville would’ve gotten the ball back with a chance to win the game. Instead, the Vikings get an automatic first down thanks to the flag thrown. pic.twitter.com/PO8NYeZvfT
"Travon Walker's silly penalty, right there, is going to cost them a first down," Adam Amin.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 10, 2024
"What a way to end the game, if you're Jacksonville. As well as you played on defense, to go down like that, is an absolute punch to the gut," Mark Sanchez.pic.twitter.com/s55ycFdFlA
A very bad look. Jacksonville kept it in winnable position but lost on the mentality side of the game.
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