Gridiron Thriller: Jaguars Stun Vikings in OvertimeGridiron Thriller: Jaguars Stun Vikings in Overtime In a thrilling NFL overtime battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a stunning upset over the Minnesota Vikings, 27-24. The game began as a defensive slugfest, with both teams struggling to move the ball. The Jaguars struck first with a field goal early in the second quarter, but the Vikings responded with a touchdown drive to take the lead. As the first half wound down, the Jaguars’ defense made a crucial interception and marched down the field. Running back James Robinson thundered into the end zone for a touchdown, giving Jacksonville a 10-7 lead heading into the break. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading field goals. The Vikings regained the lead early in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Justin Jefferson. Undeterred, the Jaguars drove down the field and tied the game with a field goal of their own. As time expired in regulation, Jacksonville had a chance to win it with a field goal, but the kick sailed wide. In overtime, the Jaguars won the coin toss and elected to receive. After a short drive, quarterback Trevor Lawrence found wide receiver Zay Jones in the end zone for a touchdown to give Jacksonville a 24-17 lead. The Vikings responded with a field goal, setting up a dramatic finish. With the ball back in their hands, the Jaguars needed just one first down to secure the victory. Lawrence handed the ball to Robinson, who ran for 14 yards and sealed the deal for Jacksonville. The Jaguars’ defense was stellar throughout the game, forcing four turnovers, including three interceptions. Linebacker Foye Oluokun led the way with 13 tackles and two interceptions. For the Vikings, Jefferson was a bright spot, catching 11 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown. However, their offense struggled to find consistency and was unable to overcome the Jaguars’ tenacious defense. The win was a huge upset for Jacksonville, who entered the game as heavy underdogs. It was also the first overtime victory for the Jaguars since 2019. The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Vikings, who have now lost two of their first three games of the season. They will look to bounce back in Week 4 when they host the New Orleans Saints.
