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NFL preseason roundup: Jaguars top Patriots

[August 11, 2017] The Sports Xchange

With quarterback Tom Brady and the bulk of the New England Patriots' projected starters watching from the sideline, the defending Super Bowl champions opened the preseason Thursday night with a 31-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Foxborough, Mass.

New England's defense struggled, allowing three touchdowns of 42 or more yards on the night, including a 97-yard touchdown pass from Chad Henne to Keelan Cole, who blew by Patriots second-year cornerback Cyrus Jones.

Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette carried nine times for 31 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

New England's Jimmy Garoppolo started under center and played well in more than a half of action. After a slow start, the fourth-year player completed 22 of 28 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns.

Broncos 24, Bears 17

De'Angelo Henderson broke a touchdown run 41 yards on a draw play on third-and-22 with 1:49 left as Denver topped host Chicago.

The Broncos' Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch, competing for the starting quarterback job, combined for less than 100 passing yards. Chris Harris Jr. returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown on the third play from scrimmage for Denver.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky came on just before halftime and directed three scoring drives, leading Chicago back from a 10-0 deficit. He finished 18 of 25 passing for 166 yards and a touchdown.

Packers 24, Eagles 9

Trevor Davis returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown and Jeff Janis caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brett Hundley as Green Bay defeated Philadelphia at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Janis, known locally as Mr. August for his preseason exploits, caught a 20-yard touchdown with 8:31 left in the second quarter to give the Packers a 14-6 lead. The Eagles' Carson Wentz played one series, going 4-for-4 for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Green Bay wide receiver Malachi Dupre, a seventh-round rookie from LSU, was leveled by Tre Sullivan in the fourth quarter and left on a stretcher. Dupre was taken to a local hospital, where it was reported he had movement and feeling in his extremities.

Ravens 23, Redskins 3

Undrafted rookie Tim White made a 33-yard touchdown reception, and the Ravens shut down Washington in Baltimore.

Ravens quarterback Ryan Mallett didn't instill much confidence, completing 9 of 18 passes for 58 yards. He is taking the majority of snaps with Joe Flacco sidelined because of a back injury. There doesn't appear to be a timetable for Flacco's return.

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Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins played two series, completing 1 of 2 passes for 5 yards. He was also sacked for an 8-yard loss by Anthony Levine on third-and-8 during the opening drive.

Dolphins 23, Falcons 20

David Fales threw two touchdown passes, including a 99-yard hookup with Damore'ea Stringfellow in the fourth quarter, to rally Miami past Atlanta at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, the reigning NFL MVP, led the Falcons on a five-play scoring drive on their opening possession. He completed all three of his passes on the drive, including a 15-yard touchdown to running back Devonta Freeman.

Matt Moore started for the Dolphins and completed his only pass attempt. Rookie Brandon Doughty threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Leonte Carroo that put Miami ahead 10-7 early in the second quarter.

Browns 20, Saints 14

Rookie DeShone Kizer threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Payton on fourth-and-2 with 1:52 to play to lead the Browns past New Orleans at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

Browns quarterback Brock Osweiler started and played four series without putting any points on the board. He completed 6 of 14 passes for 42 yards. Cody Kessler followed him in the second quarter and hit 5 of 10 passes for 47 yards.

Kizer completed 11 of 18 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown. Garrett Grayson relieved Chase Daniel at quarterback for the Saints and completed 11 of 16 passes for 126 yards.

Vikings 17, Bills 10

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Quarterbacks Case Keenum and Taylor Heinicke led third-quarter touchdown drives to lift Minnesota over the Bills at New Era Field in Buffalo, N.Y.

Keenum completed 11 of 16 passes for 121 yards and engineered a 69-yard touchdown drive. Heinicke hit rookie Rodney Adams on a rollout for a 2-yard touchdown that capped a 71-yard drive and gave the Vikings a two-touchdown lead.

Tyrod Taylor was 5 of 8 passing for 46 yards, connecting with Sammy Watkins on Buffalo's first three plays. Minnesota's Sam Bradford completed 5 of 7 passes for 35 yards and was sacked twice.

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