JACKSONVILLE – This was physical – really, really physical. And that was good.
Running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten rushed physically and effectively, and the Jaguars’ defense played the same way – and the result was a physical, convincing, 35-6 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers in front of 58,461 at EverBank Stadium Sunday.
Tuten and Etienne rushed for first-half touchdowns and the Jaguars defense dominated throughout – holding the Chargers without a touchdown, sacking Chargers quarterbacks three times and intercepting them once.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran for a third-quarter touchdown and threw to wide receiver Tim Patrick for a fourth-quarter touchdown as the Jaguars pulled away with a methodical second half.
The Jaguars outgained the Chargers 345-135 with 30 first downs to eight for the Chargers. The Jaguars finished the game with a 37:55-22:05 time-of-possession advantage.
Tuten rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, with Etienne rushing for 73 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns. The Jaguars as a team rushed for 192 yards.
The Jaguars (6-4) won for a second time in three games and snapped a three-game winning streak for the Chargers (7-4).
Lawrence completed 14 of 22 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 10 of 18 passes for 81 yards and no touchdowns with an interception, leaving the game in the fourth quarter.