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Jaguars social media troll Chargers before critical AFC matchup

The last meeting between the two franchises still lingers
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks for a receiver against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks for a receiver against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. | Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Chargers left for Jacksonville early Friday morning. They will face off against the Jaguars for the first time since the 2022 playoffs where the Chargers lost after leading 27-0 in the first half. Several starters for the Chargers remain from that forgettable night.

The Jaguars social media team decided to troll the Chargers a bit with a post reminding their incoming opponent of their last meeting.

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The Chargers players themselves have had different reactions when asked about the return to Jacksonville.

Quarterback Justin Herbert and safety Derwin James during their media availabilities this week brushed off any questions about added emotions or stakes tied to this game given the result of the last meeting.

Edge rusher Khalil Mack generally brushed off the question as well but during his media availability he alluded to holding back something in his pocket for this matchup.

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The Chargers and Justin Herbert have dealt with the aftermath of their playoff loss to the Jaguars for the years since. Pundits often bring up this loss when discussing Herbert in rankings and predictions.

The Chargers will have the opportunity to shake this monkey off of their backs on Sunday. The playoff chances for both teams shift dramatically based on the outcome of this game,

The Jaguars themselves are coming off a massive blown lead loss to the Houston Texans last week. Jacksonville's head coach Liam Coen mentioned the intensity at practice this week being turned up a notch in an attempt respond and bounce back from the disappointing loss.

Both teams are aware of the implications of the game for playoff purposes and are preparing for a tough AFC battle.

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THOMAS MARTINEZ

Thomas Martinez has covered the Chargers and the NFL draft since 2022. Born and raised as a Chargers fan, experienced the improbable Super Bowl run in the 94’ season as a child, survived Ryan Leaf, the Marlon McCree fumble and Nate Kaeding in the playoffs. He graduated from UC Riverside with a degree in Political Science and The University of Redlands with an MBA.

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