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Jaguars Ruin Spectacular Debut By Barkley, Edge Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Just like last season, the Jacksonville defense is carrying the team.

Linebacker Myles Jack scored on a 32-yard interception return early in the fourth quarter and the Jaguars spoiled the New York Giants debuts of coach Pat Shurmur and second-overall draft pick Saquon Barkley, and the return of Odell Beckham Jr. with a 20-15 win on Sunday.

Blake Bortles threw a short touchdown pass and led two other first-half field goal drives. The Jaguars dominated with the exception a Barkley-induced hiccup in opening a season by living up to the Super Bowl hype.