Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals — NFL Game Recap (November 23, 2025)

A Fight to the Finish in Glendale

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals delivered one of the most unpredictable games of the 2025 NFL season—a contest defined by wild swings, costly mistakes, and clutch moments that ultimately ended with a 27–24 Jaguars victory in overtime.

For Jacksonville, this was the type of game they had historically found ways to lose. But as tight end Brenton Strange put it, this team is “built a little bit different.” Their performance Sunday in Glendale proved exactly that.

The Jaguars improved to 7–4 after winning three of their last four, climbing deeper into the AFC playoff conversation. Meanwhile, the Cardinals fell to 3–8, continuing a difficult stretch in which they've now dropped eight of their last nine.

A Chaotic Afternoon for Trevor Lawrence

Trevor Lawrence’s stat line tells only half the story.
He completed 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns—yet he was also responsible for all four of Jacksonville’s turnovers.

The roller-coaster performance included:

A fumble returned for a touchdown by rookie defender Walter Nolen III in the first quarter.
Two interceptions in the third, including an end-zone pick by Garrett Williams.
A fourth-quarter interception by Budda Baker.

Still, Lawrence bounced back repeatedly, delivering several perfectly timed throws. One of his best came after a blitz, when he hit Jakobi Meyers for a 10-yard touchdown that briefly gave Jacksonville a 17–14 lead in the third quarter.

He later connected with Parker Washington in the back of the end zone to reclaim a 24–21 advantage with under four minutes remaining in regulation.

Lawrence admitted afterward that the turnovers were on him, saying he needed to be smarter with the ball, but emphasized that a win is a win—and Jacksonville isn't apologizing for it.

Cardinals Rally Behind Jacoby Brissett

With Kyler Murray sidelined due to a foot injury, Jacoby Brissett continued his run as Arizona’s starter, finishing 33 of 49 for 317 yards and one touchdown. Though he has struggled in the win column (now 1–5 as a starter this season), he kept the Cardinals alive with poise in the final minutes.

Brissett led an impressive 80-yard drive with no timeouts, capped by a key 31-yard completion to Michael Wilson that set up Chad Ryland’s game-tying 29-yard field goal with just 3 seconds left.

Arizona’s passing attack leaned heavily on Wilson, who hauled in 10 passes for 118 yards.

However, missed opportunities loomed large. Ryland had also pushed a 33-yard attempt wide right earlier in the game, costing the Cardinals a chance to lead by more at halftime.

Overtime: One Kick, One Stop, One Win

In overtime, rookie kicker Cam Little drilled a 52-yard field goal—a distance well within his comfort zone after setting an NFL record earlier this season with a 68-yard bomb.

With the Jaguars up 27–24, the Cardinals had one last chance. Facing a long fourth down, they elected to go for the win rather than try a 60-yard field goal. Brissett heaved the ball toward Xavier Weaver, but the pass fell incomplete, sealing the Jaguars’ victory.

Brissett later said the aggressive call was intentional: “We were trying to go win a game.”

Defensive Highlights and Key Injuries

The game featured strong defensive moments on both sides:

Jacksonville recorded six sacks, including 1.5 from former Cardinal Dennis Gardeck.
The Cardinals generated turnovers at critical moments, including Nolen’s athletic touchdown return and multiple interceptions.

Player notes included:

Brenton Strange, returning from a hip injury, led the Jaguars with 93 receiving yards.
Marvin Harrison Jr. missed his second straight game for Arizona after an appendectomy.
Significant in-game injuries included OL Will Hernandez (hip), Walter Nolen III (knee), Chuma Edoga (calf), and Danny Striggow (knee).

What’s Next

Jaguars: Travel to face the Tennessee Titans next Sunday.
Cardinals: Head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers.

Conclusion: A Statement Win for a Changing Team

This overtime thriller didn’t just give Jacksonville another mark in the win column—it showcased a team learning how to overcome chaos, self-inflicted setbacks, and late-game pressure. In previous years, four turnovers from the quarterback might have meant disaster. But in 2025, the Jaguars are showing resilience, leadership, and belief in one another.

Arizona, despite its record, continues to fight behind Jacoby Brissett and a young, dynamic supporting cast. Though the losses continue to mount, the effort and flashes of potential are unmistakable.

For Jacksonville, though, this win may serve as a symbol of something bigger: the emergence of a team that no longer collapses under adversity, but rises through it—one clutch kick, one defensive stand, and one imperfect yet determined quarterback performance at a time.

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