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Travis Hunter Records Receiving TD and Interception in Same Game, First to Do So Since 2002

The rare two-way showing strengthens arguments for more offensive snaps as the Jaguars continue to prioritize his role on defense.

Overview

  • On Sunday in London, Hunter caught a seven-yard touchdown and then intercepted C.J. Stroud in the fourth quarter as the Jaguars fell 34-31 on a last-second field goal.
  • Hunter finished with four catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on offense and three tackles plus an interception on defense in the Week 6 game.
  • The feat makes Hunter the first player since Brian Dawkins in 2002 to record a receiving touchdown and an interception in the same game, a rarity noted across multiple outlets.
  • Jacksonville has used Hunter predominantly at cornerback this season, with coaches saying they will add offensive snaps situationally while protecting his health and preserving secondary depth.
  • Public reaction ranged from praise by coaches and teammates to social-media pushes from Hunter’s wife defending his two-way role, and the performance raises the immediate question of when the Jaguars will expand his offensive involvement.