Panthers-Jaguars game gets ready to resume following severe weather and lightning delay

Panthers-Jaguars game gets ready to resume following severe weather and lightning delay | iNFOnews.ca
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Hunter Long (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The game between Carolina and Jacksonville was delayed roughly 75 minutes because of severe weather and lightning in the area.

Players and coaches headed to locker rooms with 8:32 remaining in the second quarter and with the Jaguars leading 10-3. Fans in open areas were asked to move to “protected areas” as a thunderstorm storm hovered northeast of EverBank Stadium.

Teams returned to the field around 2:55 p.m. EDT, with the game scheduled to resume following a 15-minute warmup period.

The game was the debut of first-time Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, whose team took the lead on Trevor Lawrence’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Long. The drive came after Carolina’s Bryce Young threw an interception.

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Panthers-Jaguars game gets ready to resume following severe weather and lightning delay | iNFOnews.ca
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (92) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Panthers-Jaguars game gets ready to resume following severe weather and lightning delay | iNFOnews.ca
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Panthers-Jaguars game gets ready to resume following severe weather and lightning delay | iNFOnews.ca
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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