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4d ago

Lightning Delay Pauses Jaguars–Panthers in Second Quarter

Stadium officials ordered fans to shelter under league lightning protocols that require a 30-minute reset with each strike.

The Broncos currently lead 10-9 after two quarters of play.
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A weather alert is displayed after lighting delayed the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida
Sep 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; A general view of EverBank Stadium prior to a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Play was stopped with 8:32 left in the second quarter in Jacksonville due to lightning near EverBank Stadium.
  • The Jaguars led 10-3 at the stoppage and are set to have possession when the game resumes.
  • Fans were told to move inside the facility and both teams returned to their locker rooms, following standard safety procedures.
  • Meteorologists warned storms could linger for an hour or more, resetting the minimum wait with each new lightning strike.
  • One outlet reported play resumed around 3:10 p.m. ET after roughly an hour, a detail not yet widely corroborated after an earlier Week 1 lightning delay affected Eagles–Cowboys.