nfl Game Recap
Recap - Jaguars Defeat Atlanta 17-6
The Falcons came up short against the Jaguars in Pre-Season Week 3 action on Saturday, falling 17-6 at EverBank Field.
Jacksonville won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 38.0.
Leonard Fournette rushed for 57 yards, while Corey Grant added 32 yards in the win. Donte Moncrief and Corey Grant added 62 and 39 receiving yards respectively.
Tevin Coleman rushed for 38 yards for Atlanta, while Malik Williams added 12 yards. Kurt Benkert threw for 89 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Eric Saubert and Dontez Byrd had 44 and 41 yards respectively.
Jacksonville outgained Atlanta 406-261 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-14 by the Jaguars.
Jacksonville led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:12-24:48 split in that important category.
Jacksonville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Buccaneers. The Falcons will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Miami.