The Jacksonville Jaguars got off to a pretty bad start against the Indianapolis Colts in their season finale as Philip Rivers and company were able to go on a 20-0 run against them. However, they were able to find a spark late and score a touchdown late in the second before halftime courtesy of rookie receiver Laviska Shenault Jr.
The touchdown grab came after a 10-play drive for 61-yards where Mike Glennon utilized a variety of offensive weapons, from tailback Dare Ogunbowale, to receivers Chris Conley and Keelan Cole, and many others. Eventually, the Jags found themselves on the Colts’ 8-yard line and went to Shenault on a successful slant pattern where he had a step on cornerback TJ Carrie.
The rookie puts points on the board!
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However, Shenault’s momentum wouldn’t stop there as he came out of the locker-room on fire again for the Jags’ first drive in the third quarter. In what was a 7-play drive, Glennon once again utilized his receivers well, going to Conley twice, Cole once, and Terry Godwin three consecutive times to put the Jags on the Colts’ 9-yard line. Shenault then got involved in the aerial attack by getting free on an outside post where be had a step on linebacker Darius Leonard, putting the score at a 20-14 figure.
✌ for ✌ LIVE!@Viska2live scores again!
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As it stands, Shenault has six catches on the day for 62 yards. The only player in the game with more is Conley, who has six catches for 74 yards.
Unfortunately, with over three minutes left and the Jags down two touchdowns (28-14) it appears their efforts might come up short, but at least fans are seeing the veteran and rookie end this season with a bang.