Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots: Full highlights and recap
![Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) carries after the catch in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) carries after the catch in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/daa02a07bda2c1b86c015946c3a33a2ca94355c68b2ca781c05a4bdfa8ea772b.jpg)
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The Jacksonville Jaguars faced a tall task heading into Sunday’s matchup in Gillette Stadium against the fiery New England Patriots, and unfortunately for them things ended up turning out mainly as projected. New England attacked through the air, on the ground and via special teams en route to a waxing of the overmatched visitors.
Tom Brady put up another stellar performance, going 33-for-42 and tossing two touchdowns – one apiece to Danny Amendola (5 receptions, 39 yards) and Keshawn Martin (3 receptions, 33 yards). Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman failed to find paydirt, but both racked up the yardage, notching 101 and 85 yards respectively.
On the ground, LeGarrette Blount pummeled Jacksonville with 78 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries. Birthday boy Dion Lewis (8 rushes, 37 yards) also found the end zone once on the day.
Jacksonville lost the turnover battle, 1-0, and never could gain any traction on the day. Blake Bortles was a lackluster 17-for-33 and as a team the Jaguars rushed for a paltry 57 yards.
For the second consecutive week the Pats posted over 40 points.
Three stars
Tom Brady: 33/42, 358 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
Rob Gronkowski: 4 Rec, 101 yards
LeGarrette Blount: 18 carries, 78 yards, 3 TD
Highlights
Dion Lewis' awesome touchdown and Rob Gronkowski's fantastic block. http://t.co/FnG1GzCRo6
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) September 27, 2015
This is officially #OVER LeGarrett Blount with the TD run 44-10 Patriots See you in the post game folks! pic.twitter.com/so9GVklczQ
— Bryan Salmond (@BryanNews3LV) September 27, 2015
I guess I wasn't done. Guess who with another TD LeGarrette Blount from 1yd out 51-10 Patriots #NotaSurpriseOutcome pic.twitter.com/oT38krVLMN
— Bryan Salmond (@BryanNews3LV) September 27, 2015
Odds
The Patriots were favored by 13.5 and covered by a country mile.
Next Week
The Patriots have a bye in Week 4; their next game is October 11 in Dallas.
Jacksonville will stay on the road, and will face divisional rival Indianapolis next Sunday.
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