It wasn’t perfect, but it was enough. The Jacksonville Jaguars stretched their win streak to two on Sunday, edging the Arizona Cardinals 27–24in overtime at State Farm Stadium.

Trevor Lawrence delivered an up-and-down performance, completing 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Despite the inconsistency, Jacksonville made the key plays when it mattered most. Travis Etienne Jr. added balance to the offense with 86 rushing yards on 15 carries and also hauled in three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Still without top receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter, the Jaguars leaned on mid-season pickup Jakobi Meyers, who stepped up with four catches for 50 yards and a score. Tight end Brenton Strange led the team through the air, finishing with five receptions for 93 yards.

For Arizona, Jacoby Brissett gave everything he had, completing 33 of 49 passes for 317 yards and a touchdown. With Marvin Harrison Jr. sidelined, Michael Wilson delivered his second straight 100-yard outing, catching 10 passes for 118 yards.

Jacksonville (7–4) will try to push its win streak to three next week in a divisional clash with the Tennessee Titans (1–10). The Cardinals (3–8) head to Tampa Bay for a road matchup with the Buccaneers (6–4).

Lawrence shaky, but delivered when needed

A week ago, Jacksonville never punted in an easy win over the Chargers. On Sunday, the Jaguars were not nearly as dominant, nor as sharp. Trevor Lawrence threw interceptions, one in the end zone. His final pick came in the fourth quarter. Lawrence tried to sneak a quick pass to tight end Austin Trammell, but Arizona safety Budda Baker anticipated the throw and made a diving interception. This led to an Arizona touchdown and a 21-17 deficit.

Lawrence regrouped. Shaky most of the afternoon, he was perfect on Jacksonville’s defining drive in regulation, completing 4 of 4 for 59 yards. His 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver Parker Washington was perfectly placed, giving Washington time to reach the ball and make a sliding catch.

After Arizona drove for a tying field goal, Lawrence needed to continue the momentum. On the first play of overtime, Lawrence hit Washington for 25 yards. Four plays later, Cam Little kicked what proved to be the winning field goal.  Lawrence was far from perfect, but he delivered when Jacksonville needed him. — Doug Haller, Cardinals beat writer 

Arizona rookie Walter Nolen III shows promise — when he’s healthy

Arizona defensive tackle Walter Nolen III has had impressive moments during his rookie season. Only problem: He can’t stay on the field. Nolen left Sunday’s game with a knee injury and did not return. The No. 16 pick of the 2025 draft, Nolen has played in only four games. He missed the season’s first seven contests with a calf issue. When he has been out there, he has made plays. Perhaps the most impressive unfolded in Sunday’s first quarter.

On 3rd down from the Jacksonville 12, Arizona safety Jalen Thompson hit Trevor Lawrence as the quarterback tried to throw. The ball flipped into the air. Trying to fight off a block, Nolen caught it with one hand and rumbled seven yards into the end zone for Arizona’s first touchdown. That’s the type of difference-maker Nolen can be. It’s the type of difference-maker the Cardinals need. Nolen just needs to stay healthy. — Haller

Cardinals show promise

Give the Cardinals credit. Unlike the previous two weeks – blowout losses against Seattle and San Francisco –  they showed some pride against Jacksonville. They battled. They rallied in the fourth. Took the game to overtime. They couldn’t hold on. This team has no margin for error. Just before halftime, QB Jacoby Brissett had Xavier Weaver streaking into the end zone. Under pressure, Brissett put too much air under the ball. His pass sailed incomplete. Dependable kicker Chad Ryland then missed a 33-yard field goal.

At the time, you had a feeling that might come back to haunt Arizona. And it did. With so many injuries, the Cardinals don’t have many options. Against the Jaguars, receiver Michael Wilson (10 catches, 118 yards) again stepped up in Marvin Harrison, Jr.’s absence. Tight end Trey McBride (nine, 79) was dependable, as always. Greg Dortch caught a touchdown pass. It wasn’t enough. — Haller