JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Stafford lastly bought his first landing cross towards Jacksonville. It helped the Detroit Lions construct a lead even they couldn’t squander.

Rookie D’Andre Swift ran for a career-high 116 yards and two touchdowns, Stafford bought an elusive TD cross towards the one workforce he hadn’t thrown one towards in 12 NFL seasons and the Lions hammered the Jaguars 34-16 on Sunday.

Detroit (2-3) made this one look straightforward, considerably shocking contemplating the Lions had misplaced six straight through which they led by double digits. They’ve already achieved it thrice this season, collapsing in losses to Chicago, Inexperienced Bay and New Orleans.

It in all probability helped that this one got here towards hapless Jacksonville (1-5), which has now misplaced 5 straight and allowed at the least 30 factors in every. It’s the primary time in franchise historical past the Jaguars have achieved that, placing the roles of coach Doug Marrone and defensive coordinator Todd Wash in additional jeopardy.

Lions coach Matt Patricia can breathe straightforward for every week. He had misplaced 15 of his earlier 17 video games, elevating hypothesis about his future with the franchise.

However Detroit appeared like a special workforce following its bye week.

Stafford accomplished 19 of 31 passes for 223 yards, with an interception on a tipped cross. His 1-yard TD toss to T.J. Hockenson got here on fourth down; it appeared like Patricia and Lions actually needed the long-awaited passing rating towards Jacksonville.

Kenny Golladay completed with 4 receptions for 105 yards.

Swift had a breakout efficiency. The rookie from Georgia confirmed energy, velocity and elusiveness whereas bettering to 4-Zero at EverBank Discipline. His Bulldogs have gained three straight towards rival Florida on the NFL venue.

It was the primary time since 2013 that Detroit produced a 100-yard rusher and a 100-yard receiver in the identical sport.

The Lions set the tone with a landing on their opening possession, changing into the fourth opponent in six video games to get six factors on their first drive towards Jacksonville.

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They have been even higher on protection, with the league’s worst-ranked run defenders stuffing James Robinson and pressuring Gardner Minshew early and infrequently.

CHART CLIMBING

Adrian Peterson notched his 82nd sport with at the least one landing run, breaking a fourth-place tie with Corridor of Famer Walter Payton. He trails Emmitt Smith (117), Marcus Allen (92) and LaDainian Tomlinson (92).

Peterson completed with 40 yards on 15 carries. Jacksonville remained certainly one of three NFL groups (Carolina and Washington) that haven’t allowed Peterson to prime 100 yards speeding whereas taking part in him 4 occasions or extra.

ANOTHER MISS

Jaguars kicker Jon Brown was a part of historical past and a development. Brown was the workforce’s fifth totally different kicker in as many weeks, setting an NFL report. He additionally hit the best upright on a 31-yard try, changing into the fifth totally different man to overlook a kick for Jacksonville in 5 straight losses.

Josh Lambo, Brandon Wright, Aldrick Rosas, Stephen Hauschka and Brown every missed both an additional level or at the least one subject aim.

KEY INJURIES

Lions: Misplaced two beginning offensive linemen due to dehydration. Neither proper deal with Tyrell Crosby nor proper guard Halapoulivvti Vaitai returned. Rookie defensive finish Julian Okwara limped off the sphere with a leg damage.

Jaguars: Linebacker Myles Jack (ankle), guard A.J. Cann (proper shoulder), tight finish Tyler Eifert (neck) and security Jarrod Wilson (hamstring) left the sport.

SOCIAL INJUSTICE

As they’ve achieved all season, gamers from Detroit and Jacksonville remained of their locker rooms for the nationwide anthem. The Lions had 30 gamers lined up alongside the aim line for the anthem, with seven of them — together with Stafford — taking a knee. The Jaguars stayed within the locker room collectively.

UP NEXT

The Lions play subsequent Sunday at Atlanta, which has gained 4 of the final 5 conferences.

The Jaguars journey throughout the nation to face the Los Angeles Chargers subsequent Sunday. The Chargers have gained seven of the final eight conferences, together with a 45-10 drubbing final December.

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