JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sunday’s 27-24 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium was an emotional roller coaster for Jaguars fans as the game came down to the final minutes.
The energy from a sold-out crowd was electric in the stadium, and despite a disappointingly short playoff run, many Jags fans said they’re just proud of the team’s surprisingly successful season.
“Duval till we die,” chanted fans as they exited the stadium, embodying the resilient spirit of Jacksonville’s football community.
Some said that they felt like quarterback Trevor Lawrence appeared to be lacking confidence, others said maybe this just wasn’t the Jags’ year.
But regardless, they’re happy that the team made it this far after a woeful four-win season last year, and they’re still proud to be in the 904.
“Jacksonville Jaguars, you did a good job and you should not hold your head down and I’m damn proud of you,” one passionate fan declared after the game, reflecting the broader sentiment among the Jaguars faithful.
Barbie T, a dedicated Jaguars supporter, shared her positive outlook: “Jags fans, this is not the end. We’re going to the Super Bowl. It may not be right now, but next year and the next year after we’re still growing. We’ve got a young team.”
Some fans offered constructive criticism for their beloved team. One supporter, Gala, pointed to crucial moments that affected the game’s outcome: “That field goal could have saved us. We could have tied the game and went into overtime.”
Another fan, Adanna, emphasized the importance of mental preparation: “You can’t stall under pressure. Work on the confidence, work on the inside. That’s what’s going to show out on the field.”
Bills fans, on the other hand, were ecstatic after the team chalked up its first playoff road win in decades.
They’re saying this is their year and that they’re going to take home the Super Bowl.