Two of the worst teams in the NFL met today in London. Someone had to win. The Jaguars made it happen.

After an ugly start saw Jacksonville fall behind 10-0, the Jaguars offense got going and had three long scoring drives, and the special teams contributed a 97-yard punt return touchdown from Parker Washington as the Jaguars took most of the controlled the match and won 32-16.

Jacksonville’s offense controlled the fourth quarter by keeping the ball on the ground, and the lack of running back Travis Etienne actually turned out to be a good thing as Tank Bigsby continued to show that he is the team’s best running back. Bigsby got most of the work and topped 100 yards, and D’Ernest Johnson filled in ably when Bigsby needed rest, and that helped keep the Jaguars’ offensive play away for much of the second half.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had an efficient if not spectacular game, and wide receiver Brian Thomas played very well as Lawrence’s favorite receiver. Coming off a disappointing season at the top spot, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has to be pleased with the way his offense has played.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye showed some flashes of the talent that made him the third overall pick in the draft, but after a good start to the game, the Patriots offense stalled. It didn’t help that running back Rhamondre Stevenson couldn’t find room to run.

The Jaguars improve to 2-5 and the Patriots fall to 1-6, and neither of those teams are going anywhere this season. But at least the Jaguars were good enough today.