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Gabbert outperformed Saints star Drew Brees, and the young Jaguars quarterback found rookie Justin Blackmon for a score as Jacksonville took a 27-24 preseason victory over New Orleans on Friday night.
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Long after the starters were done for the night, the Saints rallied to take a 24-20 lead on undrafted rookie Travaris Cadet's 24-yard catch and run with under 2 minutes to go.
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But Jacksonville backup Jordan Palmer hit Kevin Elliott with an 11-yard touchdown pass on fourth down with 13 seconds left to keep the Jaguars (No. 31 in the AP Pro 32) unbeaten in two preseason games.
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Brees was 10 of 13 for 133 yards and one touchdown, an 8-yard pass to Devery Henderson. Brees also turned the ball over when he was sacked and stripped by Jeremy Mincey.
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"We need to do a better job protecting Drew," Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt said. "We have a lot of coaching to do, and things to clean up. I am ready to get it done this week."
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Cadet had 90 yards from scrimmage and a TD for New Orleans (No. 9), making a case for the Saints to find a place for him despite already having four established running backs on the roster.
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almer quickly drove Jacksonville back down the field with the help of pass interference calls against Jose Gumbs and Cord Parks. The second penalty put the ball at the New Orleans 6.
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Josh Scobee had field goals of 36 and 47 yards, the second giving Jacksonville a 20-17 lead late in the third quarter.
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Jacksonville got the start it wanted from Gabbert and Rashad Jennings, the Jaguars' No. 1 running back while Maurice Jones-Drew holds out.
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he Jaguars marched 80 yards on nine plays, taking a 7-0 lead when Blackmon ran the last 7 yards after snatching Gabbert's pass from defensive back Marquis Johnson and spinning into the clear.
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Brees drove the Saints to the Jacksonville 18 in his first series, highlighted by Pierre Thomas' 25-yard gain on a screen pass. Garrett Hartley's 37-yard field goal made it 7-3.
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New Orleans Saints Saintsation dance between quarters as their team takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Brees finally got going on his fourth series, completing six passes for 74 yards, including two to Marques Colston for 15 and 28 yards.
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That last drive felt like us, a couple of big plays in the passing game, mixing the run and the pass well," Brees said. "Great tempo and it seemed like everyone contributed."
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Jaguars backup Chad Henne was 4 of 9 for 36 yards and was intercepted by safety Isa Abdul-Quddus on a pass tipped by defensive back Elbert Mack.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon (2nd L) scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints.
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Gabbert outperformed Saints star Drew Brees, and the young Jaguars quarterback found rookie Justin Blackmon for a score as Jacksonville took a 27-24 preseason victory over New Orleans on Friday night.
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