JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The first game of the 2015 exhibition campaign ended with a 23-21 win for the Jacksonville Jaguars over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but in the grand scheme of things, the victory at EverBank Field means very little for the home team.
That said, the battle for AFC South supremacy is now underway with some optimism.
Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles completed 11-of-15 passes for 118 passing yards and had a four-yard touchdown run on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The young quarterback was able to show off his improved throwing velocity, his poise in the pocket and his command of the redzone offense during his quarter and a half of play in his first dress rehearsal of his second season.