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Green Bay’s big strike can’t outweigh Los Angeles’ ground game Paul Smith’s 79-yard touchdown briefly gave the Packers a third-quarter lead, but Los Angeles answered with a rushing score and held on, 13-7. LOS ANGELES — Green Bay found the explosive play it needed to flip the game, but not the sustained defensive control required to keep the advantage. Los Angeles leaned on its ground game for 291 yards on 53 carries, answered the Packers’ third-quarter touchdown with one of its own, and closed out a 13-7 preseason vi... Robert Prescott · Lakeshore Ledger · 8/12/2079
Jacksonville’s defense sets the tone in 29-10 preseason win over Arizona Eight sacks and three interceptions helped the Jaguars build a 26-point lead before a late Arizona touchdown trimmed the margin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Preseason Week 1 offered Jack Wolf’s team an encouraging first marker: a defense that made Arizona’s afternoon difficult, and enough balance on offense to turn that pressure into a 29-10 win on Aug. 12. The Jaguars also left with work to do, particularly after three interceptions and a handful o... Jason Young · Jacksonville Post · 8/12/2079
Miami’s late lead slips away on Detroit’s final kick The Dolphins built a 26-24 advantage with Daniel Liller’s fourth field goal, but a sack-fumble swing and James White’s 52-yarder decided a preseason opener. MIAMI — The film from Miami’s 27-26 preseason loss to Detroit will show two very different routes to production: the Dolphins moved the ball through the air, while the Lions leaned on the run and capitalized on turnovers. In the end, the decisive gap was not yardage but possession security and red-zone execution. Mi... Bobby Loring · Miami Post · 8/12/2079
Denver’s Early Grip Slips Away in 28-17 Championship Loss Joshua Pursel threw for two touchdowns, but Carolina’s 360-yard passing attack and two interceptions turned the game in the second half. Denver brought an efficient opening punch to Carolina, then watched a championship game that had been within reach tilt away in the second half. The 28-17 loss leaves Joseph Lowery’s team with a hard final measure: two touchdown passes from Joshua Pursel and a 17-9 lead in the third quarter were not enough to finish... Rodney Craig · Front Range Gazette · 2/05/2079
Carolina’s passing game flips the script in championship win George Ruch threw for 360 yards as the Panthers rallied from an eight-point deficit and closed out Denver, 28-17. Carolina’s route to the League Championship win was built through the air—and two defensive takeaways that helped swing the game. After trailing 17-9 in the third quarter, the Panthers scored 19 unanswered points to finish off Denver, 28-17. Denver’s Joshua Pursel initially found favorable matchups in the passing ga... Timothy Comans · Piedmont Chronicle · 2/05/2079
Cincinnati Dominates Jacksonville 26-0 in Divisional Round Blowout Efficiency gaps and costly turnovers derail Jacksonville’s playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinches a decisive victory. Jacksonville’s 2078 season ended sharply and somberly with a 26-0 loss to Cincinnati in the divisional round. The Jaguars struggled to generate offense against a Cincinnati defense that pressured quarterback Jerome Vela relentlessly, forcing multiple turnovers and suppressing Jacksonville’s red-zone opportunities. L... Gary Keefer · Jacksonville Post · 1/15/2079
Jacksonville Cruises past Las Vegas 35-14 to Kick Off Wild Card Playoffs Jacksonville's balanced attack and opportunistic defense solidify their playoff drive in a confident Wild Card opener against Las Vegas. In a decisive Wild Card showdown at home, the Jacksonville Jaguars asserted their playoff intent with a commanding 35-14 victory over the Las Vegas Lightning. Head Coach Jack Wolf's charges delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball, showcasing the progress made all season while further building mome... Jason Young · Jacksonville Post · 1/08/2079
Jacksonville Clinches Division with 32-18 Victory Over Los Angeles (N) Jacksonville secured its position atop the division with a 32-18 win against Los Angeles (N) on January 1 in Week 18 of the 2078 regular season. The victory improves the Jaguars’ record to 12-5 and confirms their division title under head coach Jack Wolf. Jacksonville took an early lead when Robert Palmer rushed two... James Dant · Jacksonville Post · 1/01/2079
Green Bay Triumphs in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota, 29-23 Despite trailing early, Green Bay pulls off a late comeback to win in overtime at Minnesota GREEN BAY, Jan. 1 — The Green Bay squad, under head coach Bernard Jones, secured a 29-23 overtime victory against Minnesota on the road in Week 18 of the 2078 regular season. The game was marked by several lead changes and pivotal turnovers that ultimately favored the Packers. Minnesota took an early lead scoring 17... Phillip Boyer · Lakeshore Ledger · 1/01/2079
Miami Falls Short Against Tampa Bay in Harsh Season Finale Despite flashes of life, Miami's offense sputters as Tampa Bay tightens its grip in this 28-16 setback at home. In what was supposed to be a chance for Miami to end a disappointing 6-11 campaign on a high note, the Dolphins instead suffered a sobering 28-16 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team riding a 14-3 record and a stout winning streak. Coach Jesse Graham’s squad showed moments of fight but ultimately couldn’t o... Scott Boothroyd · Miami Post · 1/01/2079
Cincinnati Cruises Past Miami 27-6 to Extend Winning Streak to 11 Miami's offense struggles late as Cincinnati dominates at home, clinching the division. Miami fell to Cincinnati 27-6 on December 25 in a Week 17 regular season matchup at home. The loss leaves Miami with a 6-10 record and eliminated from playoff contention. Cincinnati improved to 14-2, clinching their division and extending their winning streak to 11 games. Cincinnati opened the scoring with a 41-yard... Michael Royal · Miami Post · 12/25/2078
Green Bay Stumbles Again in Detroit, Falling 26-7 as Playoff Hopes Fade The Packers’ Week 17 nightmare cements an 0-2 road finish, underscoring a season of squandered chances and critical turnovers. Green Bay's 2078 campaign limped into the holiday weekend only to collapse outright on Christmas Day in Detroit, dropping a lopsided 26-7 decision that brutalized any remaining shred of postseason hope. Coach Bernard Jones’ squad, already dead in the water with a 5-11 record and firmly no longer in the playoff hunt,... John Leonard · Lakeshore Ledger · 12/25/2078
Jacksonville Falls Short in 24-17 Loss at Houston Despite Strong Yardage Edge Despite out-gaining Houston 388 to 279 and a 2:1 advantage in interceptions, Jacksonville's offensive inefficiencies and costly turnovers led to a setback in Week 17. Jacksonville's offense showcased its firepower by racking up 388 total yards—287 passing and 101 rushing—against a Houston defense that recorded three sacks but zero turnovers forced. Despite this statistical dominance, the Jaguars fell 24-17 on the road in Houston, ending their regular season on a sour note. Quarte... Gary Keefer · Jacksonville Post · 12/25/2078
Miami's Late Surge Tops Buffalo 17-14, Extending Winning Streak to Three Despite elimination from playoff contention, the Dolphins close strong with a gritty road win over division-leading Buffalo in Week 16. Heading into Week 16, Miami’s football story seemed defined by a season of struggles and missed opportunities. With a 6-9 record, eliminating any hope for postseason play, the Dolphins’ focus had shifted to building momentum and setting a foundation for next season. Under Coach Jesse Graham, Miami’s young team showe... John Kieffer · Miami Post · 12/18/2078
Green Bay’s Nightmare in Arizona: A Crushing 33-10 Defeat Echoes a Season of Struggles Bernard Jones’ Packers were trampled in the desert, squandering any faint playoff hopes as Arizona dominated both sides of the ball. If hope was still flickering for the Green Bay Packers this 2078 regular season, it was snuffed out violently on a chilly December night in Arizona. Facing a surging Cardinals squad sitting pretty at 10-5 and gunning for a playoff berth, the Packers were no match, enduring a humiliating 33-10 blowout that felt more... John Leonard · Lakeshore Ledger · 12/18/2078