The Jacksonville Jaguars secured the AFC South title for the first time since 2022 with a commanding 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Kicker Cam Little etched his name in NFL history by nailing a 67-yard field goal, the second-longest in league annals. Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward exited early with a shoulder injury after scoring on a rushing touchdown.
The Jaguars, entering Week 18 with an eight-game winning streak, dominated from the outset against the Titans at Nissan Stadium. Trevor Lawrence orchestrated the offense masterfully, completing passes for three touchdowns and setting franchise records with 38 total touchdowns and 4,007 passing yards on the season. Lawrence's performance included a 23-yard touchdown pass to Parker Washington in the fourth quarter, capping a drive that showcased Jacksonville's balanced attack.
Cam Little's 67-yard field goal in the first half gave the Jaguars a 31-7 lead at halftime, surpassing the previous outdoor record of 64 yards set by Matt Prater. Little, a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has now made the two longest field goals in NFL history, including a 68-yarder earlier this season. His accuracy has been pivotal, converting 29 of 33 attempts this year.
For the Titans, rookie Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, started strong by completing all three passes for 52 yards and rushing for an 11-yard touchdown on their opening drive. However, Ward suffered a right shoulder injury diving into the end zone and was ruled out, ending his bid to play every offensive snap as a rookie. Backup Brandon Allen took over but struggled, completing 17 of 30 passes for 56 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
The victory locks in the Jaguars as the AFC's No. 3 seed, hosting the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. Jacksonville's resurgence under coach Liam Coen marks a return to contention, while Tennessee's 3-14 finish highlights ongoing challenges, including a coaching search after firing Brian Callahan midseason.
