PLAYERS:
Jordan Palmer,
Kevin Elliott,
Blaine Gabbert,
Drew Brees,
Justin Blackmon,
Devery Henderson,
Travaris Cadet
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints
Jordan Palmer hit Kevin Elliott with an 11-yard touchdown pass on fourth down with 13 seconds left, lifting the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 27-24 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints on Friday night. Even before that score, Jacksonville saw continued progress from second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who outperformed Drew Brees of the Saints during the first half. Gabbert completed 13 of 16 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns, the first a 16-yard strike to rookie Justin Blackmon, who was making his preseason debut. Brees was 10 of 13 for 133 yards and one touchdown, an 8-yard pass to Devery Henderson. Undrafted rookie Travaris Cadet had 90 yards from scrimmage and a TD for New Orleans.
Source: Associated Press
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