Jaguars defeat Browns 34-10 in season opener
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns as Jacksonville beat Cleveland 34-10, marking a strong start for the Jaguars and a loss for new Browns coach Todd Monken.
Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars opened their 2025 season with a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium on Sunday. Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 245 yards, threw four touchdowns and posted a career-high passer rating of 150.6. Jacksonville scored on six of its first seven possessions, with touchdowns to Parker Washington, rookie Josh Cameron, Brenton Strange and Jakobi Meyers.
Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen said the win was “a great first step for where we’re trying to get to.” Lawrence added, “It was awesome. Guys were ready to play.”
Cleveland, playing its first game under head coach Todd Monken, struggled offensively. Deshaun Watson, making his first start in nearly two years, threw an interception on the opening drive, was sacked five times and later recovered his own fumble. The Browns committed 11 penalties for 75 yards and converted only one of eight third-down attempts. Their only points came from a 74-yard kickoff return by Raheim Sanders that set up a field goal and a 46-yard touchdown pass from Watson to Denzel Boston late in the fourth quarter.
Both teams dealt with injuries. Browns running back Dylan Sampson (knee) and left guard Zion Johnson (left knee) left the game early, while Jaguars defensive end B.J. Green (elbow) was ruled out at halftime. Jacksonville right tackle Cole Van Lanen, returning from knee surgery, started the first half before being replaced by backup Walker Little.
The Browns will travel to Tampa Bay next week, and the Jaguars head to Denver for their next matchup.