Jaguars show steel to defy the odds

American Football

Jaguars show steel to defy the odds

Jacksonville Jaguars defied the oddsmakers to overcome the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-42 last night ot reach the AFC championship game.

Rookie running back Leonard Fournette enjoyed a night to remember, running for 109 yards and three touchdowns, Quarterback Blake Bortles added 214 yards passing and a vital fourth-quarter score as the Jags stunned the Steelers to set up a date with reigning SuperBowl champions New England Patriots.

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