With the starters expected to play at least the first half if not longer, the young offense needs to prove they can establish the run and be successful in the passing game against a formidable defense. Still, the Jags want to see both on the field at the same time, giving Bortles plenty of time to find his favorite target, wide receiver Allen Robinson.
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) – Esmith Pineda hit a game-winning home run to lead Panama to a 3-2 comeback win over Goodlettsville, Tennessee in the Little League World Series consolation game Sunday. Johnson’s absence forced Trip Thurman to play center instead of tackle.
Palmer’s second drive was his only clean one, and it ended with a 3-yard touchdown run by David Johnson.
Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in his return from a sore shoulder, completing 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the first half for the Vikings’ first game in their new stadium. This time, the Cardinals’ veteran quarterback attempted screen pass tipped up the air by Houston linebacker John Simon, who grabbed in out of the air and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown.
The Bengals have a short week, hosting the Colts Thursday night in their final preseason game.
Jacksonville began the contest on a sour note when running back T.J. Yeldon lost a fumble on the opening drive. A successful extra point put the Jaguars up 26-21 with 7:41 left in the game. Key Plays: Henne 14 pass to Walters on 3rd-and-9; D.Hillary 5-yard defensive holding penalty on 4th-and-5; Henne 23 pass to Sterling on 3rd-and-9.Cincinnati 21, Jacksonville 19. Jacksonville cut it close, leaving the score 21-19 with 11:17 left in the game.
The second half was much better for the Jaguars.
The Cincinnati Bengals face their biggest test of the entire preseason tonight. He connected with Henne on three completions for 31 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Peerman’s injury wasn’t the only one suffered by the Bengals during the game.
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Tate has shown a bit more as a receiver through the first two preseason games due to injury, but Erickson has had the flash plays, with the return touchdown against Minnesota and a near-score in Detroit.
