Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little delivered one of the most improbable finishes in NFL history, splitting the uprights from 57 yards away as the final whistle sounded to secure a 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The dramatic conclusion capped a rollercoaster contest that saw both teams trade blows throughout, with the Jaguars ultimately prevailing in front of a crowd that had moments earlier celebrated what seemed a certain Philadelphia triumph.
Lawrence's fourth-down heroics set the stage
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence orchestrated a crucial drive late in the game, connecting with Parker Washington on a 27-yard touchdown pass on fourth down with under four minutes remaining. That score gave Jacksonville a 16-14 advantage and appeared to have sealed the outcome when the defence forced Philadelphia to punt with two minutes on the clock.
The Eagles, however, refused to surrender. Jalen Hurts engineered a 32-yard scoring drive in nine plays, setting up Jake Elliott for a 48-yard field goal attempt with just 12 seconds remaining. When Elliott's kick sailed through the uprights, the Philadelphia-heavy crowd erupted in celebration at what looked like a 17-16 Eagles win in London.
Abdullah's return ignites the impossible
Those 12 remaining seconds proved decisive. Ameer Abdullah electrified the stadium with a stunning 53-yard kick-off return, positioning the Jaguars within striking distance. Little then stepped up and delivered the most dramatic kick of his career, sending the Jacksonville sideline into pandemonium as the ball split the uprights with no time left on the clock.
The Jaguars improved to 4-1 on the season, cementing their status as genuine Super Bowl contenders after Lawrence's supreme performance. The quarterback has finally delivered on his No 1 pick promise, orchestrating Jacksonville's emergence as championship contenders under head coach Liam Coen.
The Eagles, meanwhile, fell to 2-3 following their heartbreaking defeat. The loss compounded what has been a turbulent campaign marked by injuries and disappointment for the Philadelphia franchise.
Chaotic opening sets the tone
The game began in equally dramatic fashion to how it concluded. Jacksonville's Josh Cameron took the opening kick-off back 90 yards for what appeared to be a touchdown, but flags flew immediately. Players from both teams were ejected, and the play was nullified before the contest was restarted.
The Jaguars opened the scoring shortly thereafter. Lawrence rolled out to his right and found Washington in stride, with the receiver racing down the sideline before cutting back for a 51-yard touchdown.
Philadelphia responded with two quick scores to seize the lead. Will Shipley punched in a two-yard touchdown, followed by a 61-yard scoring reception for Darius Cooper. Cooper's touchdown mirrored Washington's earlier score, as he beat defenders and raced to the end zone.
Goal-line stands define the middle stages
The first half featured more drama when Jacksonville drove 68 yards in a gruelling 17-play sequence, only to be stopped four times from the Eagles' one-yard line. The Jags settled for a field goal, leaving the score at 14-7 at the break.
Little added three points in the third quarter, but neither team could fully seize control of the contest. Quinyon Mitchell intercepted Lawrence, while Hurts misfired on a wide-open Dontayvion Wicks as the Jaguars sent all-out pressure on third down.
Philadelphia's defence forced another goal-line stand, with the Eagles stopping Jacksonville after a pair of delay-of-game flags resulted in a turnover on downs. The Philadelphia-heavy crowd played a crucial role in forcing that turnover, using noise to disrupt Jacksonville's offensive rhythm.
When Lawrence received another opportunity to orchestrate a drive, he made the most of it. He delivered a perfectly placed pass into the arms of a diving Washington for an incredible score that proved to be the penultimate points of the game.
A pair of exchanged field goals followed before Little's heroics provided the fitting conclusion to one of the great NFL games played in London.
What happens next
The Jaguars will remain in England for their next fixture, hosting their AFC South division rivals the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium on October 18 at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Jacksonville's 2026 schedule includes this second London game, giving the franchise two international appearances this season.
The Eagles will return to the United States to face the Carolina Panthers at home on October 18 at 1 p.m. EDT, seeking to bounce back from their devastating loss and improve their record.
According to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, the emotional toll of the last-play finish made it difficult to decompress immediately after the victory, highlighting just how dramatic the conclusion had been for both teams.
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