The Jacksonville Jaguars have turned EverBank Stadium into a consistent source of victories, establishing a home advantage that has rarely been sustained in recent franchise history. Following Sunday’s 42-7 victory over Indianapolis, the Jaguars are 5-2 overall, unbeaten in Jacksonville this season and 10-1 at the stadium across two years under coach Liam Coen. Their only defeat there during that stretch came against Seattle, the eventual Super Bowl champion, in 2025.
Jacksonville has won seven consecutive regular-season games at EverBank, scoring 271 points while allowing 75. Its three victories there in 2026 have been particularly decisive: a 34-10 season-opening win against Cleveland, a 35-6 defeat of New England two weeks later and Sunday’s rout of the Colts. The franchise last exceeded 10 home victories across two seasons in 2006 and 2007 under Jack Del Rio. Wins in its remaining home games against Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Washington could carry Jacksonville beyond that run.
The schedule now presents a different challenge. Jacksonville begins three straight road games Thursday night against Baltimore, which is 4-4, and will play seven of its final 10 contests away from home. That makes its remaining opportunities at EverBank potentially important to its playoff chances. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence cautioned against looking too far ahead: “This season is very young, and we got to keep getting better.”
The turnaround comes after Jacksonville posted losing home records in 11 of the previous 15 years. It has also developed during a $1.4 billion stadium renovation, with capacity falling from a little more than 60,000 last year to 42,500 this season. Two designated home games in London left the Jaguars with just six regular-season appearances in Jacksonville in 2026. Coen said his players take pride in making the most of those limited opportunities.
Against Indianapolis, Jacksonville scored touchdowns on three of its first five possessions. Backup safety Rayuan Lane then returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter, extending the advantage to 28-0. The halftime margin was the third-largest in franchise history. Jacksonville also converted six of 12 third downs, bringing its season rate to 48.2 percent, third in the league behind Cincinnati and San Francisco. Maintaining that pace would establish a record for the franchise in its 32-year history.
Second-year running back Bhayshul Tuten set career highs with 104 rushing yards and 55 receiving yards on two catches, scoring once each way. His touchdowns came on a 39-yard first-half run and a 25-yard screen pass after halftime. Rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher caught a touchdown for the second consecutive game, while Brian Thomas Jr. scored two weeks after being benched.
The victory also brought injury concerns. Nose tackle DaVon Hamilton suffered a season-ending injury, potentially prompting Jacksonville to seek a replacement. Philadelphia’s Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo, along with Indianapolis’ Grover Stewart, could be options.
Three other starters were injured: safety Eric Murray hurt his left elbow, defensive end Travon Walker his right-side ribs and right guard Ezra Cleveland his right ankle. Safety Antonio Johnson missed the game with an ankle injury.
Thursday will be Jacksonville’s 15th appearance on Thursday Night Football, following a 6-8 record in its previous games. The Jaguars and Ravens have alternated victories across their last 11 meetings, a sequence that would favor Jacksonville if it continues.
