Pro football player Travis Hunter showcases dual-sided prowess during his initial game with the Jaguars, but the team falls to the Steelers in the preseason.
In the Jacksonville Jaguars' preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 9, 2025, kicker Cam Little made a splash with a 70-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. The unofficial long-distance record-breaking kick, if made during the regular season, would have broken the NFL record.
Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' quarterback, had a solid outing, completing 6 out of 7 passes for 43 yards and adding a 3-yard rushing gain. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's quarterbacks combined to complete 29 out of 38 passes for 317 yards and four touchdowns, with no turnovers.
Unfortunately, the game was marred by a few missed opportunities. Defensive tackle Arik Armstead, who had been dealing with a sore back, did not participate in the game due to his injury. Armstead was listed as inactive as part of a cautious approach to manage his health heading into the regular season.
Nine Jacksonville players did not dress for the game, including Armstead, rookie safety Caleb Ransaw (foot), and cornerback Montaric Brown (lower leg). On the Steelers' side, cornerback Levi Wallace was also sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Despite the absences, there were some standout performances. Mason Rudolph completed 9 out of 10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown for Pittsburgh, while Skylar Thompson threw for 233 yards and three scores in relief.
Rookie Max Hurleman, a Steelers player, celebrated his 3-yard touchdown catch with a backflip, adding a touch of excitement to the game. Cornerback Travis Hunter, on the Jaguars' side, caught two passes for 9 yards.
With most of the starters watching from the sideline, the preseason game provided an opportunity for younger players to shine. The Steelers will host Tampa Bay in another exhibition next Saturday, while the Jaguars will play at New Orleans next Sunday.
As the NFL season approaches, the Jaguars will be keeping a close eye on the health of key players like Cam Little and Arik Armstead. Little, who made 27 out of 29 field-goal attempts and all 27 extra points as a rookie, seemed to know his latest field goal was good from the onset. If he can maintain this form, he could be a valuable asset to the team in the upcoming season.
- If Cam Little's 70-yard field goal during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers had been made during the regular season, it would have broken the NFL's long-distance record.
- Former Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead, who was dealing with a sore back, was listed as inactive in the preseason game, with a cautious approach taken to manage his health before the regular season.
- The absence of key players, including rookie safety Caleb Ransaw, cornerback Montaric Brown, and defensive tackle Arik Armstead, presented opportunities for younger players to make a name for themselves in the Jacksonville Jaguars' preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- As the NFL season approaches, the Jaguars will be keeping a close eye on the performance of kicker Cam Little, who made a splash in the preseason game with a 70-yard field goal, and the recovery of key players like Arik Armstead from injuries.
