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| Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for three touchdowns for the first time in his career. |
It was over when ...
Jaguars WR Jerry Porter caught a 7-yard TD pass from David Garrard in the third quarter, capping a 15-play, 83-yard drive that took nearly 10 minutes off the clock and put Jacksonville up 31-7.
Game ball
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for a career-high three touchdowns, all coming in the second quarter. Jones-Drew rushed for just 99 total yards in the Jaguars' five losses this season. Against the Lions he finished with 70 yards on 11 carries.
Key stat
Jacksonville used a balanced attack to wear down the Lions. Of the Jaguars' 24 first downs, 11 came on the ground while 12 were made through the air.
Noteworthy
Jaguars RB Fred Taylor surpassed 11,000 rushing yards for his career. ... Lions DE DeWayne White limped off field in the first quarter with a calf injury and did not return. ... Five days after signing with the Lions, QB Daunte Culpepper started for the Lions and split time with Drew Stanton. Culpepper completed 5 of 10 passes for 104 yards; Stanton threw his first career TD pass to TE John Owens, who picked up his first career TD reception. ... The Lions are 1-16 in their last 17 games and have lost 10 straight.
