Jaguars Edge Cardinals 27-24 in OT Thriller as Lawrence Overcomes 4 Interceptions

The Jacksonville Jaguars survived a chaotic, turnover-filled battle to beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-24 in overtime on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t clean. But it was a win — and right now, that’s all that matters in the AFC South playoff race. With the game tied 24-24 after four quarters, Trevor Lawrence led a methodical 10-play, 52-yard drive that ended with a 38-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson, sealing the victory in front of a stunned home crowd. The Jaguars improved to 7-4 (3-2 on the road), while the Cardinals fell to 3-8 (1-5 at home), extending their worst season in years.

A Game of Momentum Swings and Mistakes

The scoring was lopsided in bursts. Jacksonville opened with a 7-yard touchdown run by Travis Etienne Jr., but Arizona answered with a 12-yard pass from Kyler Murray to Marquise Brown. The first half ended 14-14. Then came the third quarter — a 30-minute blackout for Arizona’s offense. They didn’t score a single point. Meanwhile, Jacksonville added two field goals and a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers, taking a 24-14 lead into the fourth.

But the Cardinals, playing with desperation, didn’t fold. Kyler Murray found DeAndre Hopkins for a 28-yard touchdown with 3:12 left, then converted the two-point attempt to tie the game. The Jaguars’ offense stalled on their next drive. The Cardinals got the ball back with 1:17 left, but a 47-yard field goal attempt by Matt Prater sailed wide right. Overtime.

Turnovers Didn’t Kill Them — Resilience Did

Here’s the twist: Jacksonville lost the turnover battle 4-0. Four interceptions. Four chances Arizona had to take control. And yet, the Jaguars won. Head coach Liam Coen didn’t sugarcoat it in his postgame interview with Sports Illustrated. “We had explosive runs, then two-yard runs. Big passes, then picks,” he said. “Every time we got momentum, something broke down.”

One of those picks was especially brutal. With Jacksonville up 24-21 and driving inside Arizona’s 15-yard line, Lawrence threw a slant to Jakobi Meyers — who was wide open in the end zone. The ball sailed over his head and into the arms of safety Byron Murphy Jr.. “Trev’s disappointed,” Coen admitted. “So am I. But you don’t quit on your guy. You keep playing.”

That mentality defined the game. The Jaguars’ defense, which had been porous all season, held Arizona to 3-of-12 on third downs in the second half. Linebacker Myjai Sanders had two sacks and forced a fumble that led to the game-tying field goal. It was the kind of gritty, ugly win that teams need when they’re fighting for playoff positioning.

West Coast Magic Continues

Coen’s comment about being “3-0 on the west coast” wasn’t just a brag — it’s a pattern. Since Week 7, the Jaguars have won in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Glendale. That’s not luck. It’s execution under pressure. The team’s offensive line, which struggled with protection early in the season, adjusted its blocking schemes after halftime. Lawrence, who threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns, was sacked three times but never looked rattled. He completed 21 of 37 passes, but the numbers don’t tell the story. The story is that he didn’t panic after the fourth interception. He stayed composed. He trusted his teammates. And he led the game-winning drive.

For Arizona, the loss was devastating. They’ve now lost seven of their last ten games. Their offense, once promising, has stalled. Murray threw for 289 yards but had two picks and was under constant pressure. The offensive line gave up six sacks. And their defense — which had been the team’s strength — couldn’t stop the Jaguars on the final drive. “We had chances,” said head coach Jonathan Gannon after the game. “We just didn’t finish.”

What This Means for the Playoff Race

The Jaguars are now tied with the Indianapolis Colts for second place in the AFC South, just one game behind the Tennessee Titans. With four games left, they control their destiny. A win next week against the Houston Texans could put them in the driver’s seat.

For Arizona, it’s a season in freefall. They’re now 10 games behind the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West. The front office is under pressure. The fanbase is restless. And with no clear quarterback plan beyond 2025, the future looks uncertain.

Statistically, this game defied trends. The Cardinals had gone over the total in seven of their last eight home games. The Jaguars had failed to cover the spread in their last four road games as favorites. Yet here they were — winning by three in overtime, despite all the odds stacked against them.

What’s Next?

The Jaguars return home for a critical matchup against the Texans on December 1. The Cardinals travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks — a team they’ve beaten twice in the last three seasons. But this time, they’ll be without the home crowd’s energy. And without momentum.

For Jacksonville, this win isn’t just about points. It’s about proving they can win ugly. That they can survive chaos. That they’re not just a team with a good quarterback — they’re a team with a winning culture.